Sporobolus anglicus (weed)
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Author(s): Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis
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Sporobolus anglicus (weed) (C.E.Hubb.) P.M.Peterson & Saarela - (English cordgrass)
This species is a hybrid between the native British grass Sporobolus maritimus and the introduced Sporobolus alterniflorus. It was first recorded in 1872 in the saltmarshes of southern England. Although the parental species still occur in isolated remnant populations, S. anglicus has become the dominant species in these saltmarshes. It has been also planted in that area to stabilise the estuarine sediments.
In the 1920s and 1930s, S. anglicus has been introduced into other European countries and into other regions for erosion control. However, it is now often regarded as undesirable and invasive. For example, in North America it disrupts the ecology of saltmarshes and threatens native animal and plant species living in this habitat. In addition, it increases the sedimentation rate and results in clogging of flood control channels.
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| • Deutsch: | Salz-Schlickgras englisches Schlickgras |
| • English: | English cordgrass common cordgrass |
| • Français: | spartine anglaise |
Synonyms:
Spartina anglica
