Arundo donax (Spanish Reed, Giant Reed)

General biosecurity duty NSW.

http://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/60

A bamboo-like giant grass found occasionally near towns, and likely to be highly invasive in wet areas.  Looks like a giant version of the native reed Phragmites, with much thicker stems.

Regional distribution

Arundo donax is listed in the following regions: