Synonym(s)
Oplismenus hirtellus ssp. undulatifolius
Common Name
Wavyleaf grass
Wavyleaf basketgrass
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Early detection species?
Yes
Additional Info
Wavyleaf grass invades forest groundlayer and forms a dense thatch and may outcompete other plants for light and nutrients. It may suppress shrub and tree seedlings, leading to long-term alteration of the forest community and structure. Wavyleaf produces numerous sticky seeds that help the species spread rapidly across the landscape.
Method of removal: Foliar spray in summer and early fall
Species-specific links
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