For more information, see http://www.invasive.org/browse/subinfo.cfm?sub=21294 or http://www.mdinvasivesp.org/archived_invaders/archived_invaders_2007_08.html. They will point you to the correct weed killer. Wavyleaf basketgrass is an exotic, invasive grass that was first found in Maryland in 1997, including parts of Patapsco State Park. �cDY2����Oz���;�~ț[1oq�yO���:\@�A��Z;ș��+��ȸ��[�X��^�zG�����v!ٓ� �"`^�"gL`���l�Mö`��3�'\`� �jEO��S�!g$��4�of�����~�<9Y��q����y����s��J�:�@�"�ΣR����r�4�^�����ī. Beauv. Beauv. Wavyleaf Basketgrass, or Oplismenus hirtellus undulatifolius. Doc ID: 1738767 Doc Name: wavyleaf basketgrass.pdf; Error Message: h�bbd```b``z"���� ���� "��@${!��"93�$X%�$ɕf��@�1� & Schult. Wavyleaf basketgrass, an Asian grass first discovered growing here in Patapsco Valley State Park some 25 years ago, now covers thousands of acres in Maryland and Virginia. It looks very similar to the native Oplismenus setarius. "J. U. Scholz. 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Wavyleaf basketgrass has been found in six counties in Maryland (Anne Arundel, Baltimore, … Oplismenus undulatifolius, commonly known as wavyleaf basketgrass, is a species of perennial grass from the family Poaceae that is native to Eurasia, specifically Southern Europe through Southern Asia. Welcome to new Natural Resources Specialist Jennifer Soles. WAVY LEAF BASKET GRASS (Oplismenus hirtellus ssp. 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The non-native species Oplismenus burmannii (Burmann’s basketgrass) is now increasingly common throughout Central Florida. REC, Western Maryland �dc���qc1-j�D6��h5�(ߝm{�v�Y��λ_V-���XS;K�Ō"~ѷ;^���j����m�f�u�pק���N?ԏ"�n�����9��6�|�M�|I�����4�� ����i��s�2�!^�F�Z|�A�u���* k�� It has since spread through Maryland and Virginia, showing many of the qualities of a successful and damaging invasive species. 165 0 obj <>stream Grass family (Poaceae) Origin: southern Europe and southeast Asia. Wavyleaf basketgrass was first discovered in Maryland in 1996 in Patapsco Valley State Park, near Baltimore MD. About This Subject; View Images Details; View Images; Selected Images. undulatifolius) Photo credit: Kerrie L Kyde An aggressive, stoloniferous perennial grass with wavy leaf blades. & Schult. If you accidentally wander into a patch of wavyleaf basketgrass in seed, try to remove all the seed immediately, disposing of the seed in the trash. endstream endobj 126 0 obj <>/Metadata 18 0 R/PageLabels 122 0 R/Pages 123 0 R/StructTreeRoot 34 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 127 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 123 0 R/Resources<>/Pattern<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 128 0 obj <>stream Wavyleaf basketgrass is a low-lying, trailing perennial grass, branching and rooting at the lower stem nodes. Out of this appropriation, $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year from the general fund is included for a program to control the spread of wavyleaf basketgrass in Fairfax, Clarke, Warren, Fauquier, Culpeper, Page, Madison, Greene, Rockingham and Albemarle counties. Roem. It is capable of quickly outcompeting native plants to become the dominate understory species. The leaf blades are flat, about ½ inch wide and between 1½ and 4 inches long, and deep green with rippling waves across the grass blades. Wavyleaf basketgrass, an introduced sub-species of a native basketgrass (O. hirtellus (L.) P. endstream endobj 129 0 obj <>stream It was first identified in Tennessee in 1919. U. Scholz If it has already spread to a wide area, you can spray it with1-2% glyphosate. Wayne, basketgrass or Oplismenus hirtellus, has certainly been a problem in central Florida. A new invasive plant has arrived in Carroll County, wavyleaf basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus ssp. 0 wavyleaf basketgrass Oplismenus undulatifolius (Ard.) wavyleaf basketgrass PAUN3: Panicum undulatifolium Ard. Ecologists fear it could become even more widespread and damaging than Japanese stiltgrass. controlling wavyleaf basketgrass. Wavyleaf basketgrass (WB), which is an introduced sub-species of native basketgrass [O. hirtellus(L.) P. Posts about Wavyleaf Basketgrass written by MGNV Webmaster. Phone Number Information; 302-434-1260: Essex Hanlie 3808 Whispering Hills Drive Chester Orange Ny 10918 New York: 302-434-1270: Midge Leigha 12613 W Bloomfield Rd El Mirage Az 85 Wavyleaf basketgrass is a rapidly spreading invasive plant which invades forest understories. It tolerates dense shade and leaves remain green into late fall after most trees have senesced and light frost has killed A top item on Jen’s agenda is updating Arlington County’s list of “Non-Native Invasive Plants,” which has not been revised since 2015. It is a low-lying, trailing perennial grass, branching and rooting at nodes along creeping stems called stolons. WB was first discovered in the U.S. inPatapsco Valley State Park, Howard County, MD, … h��[O#7ǿ�w����wi���E��R��ÐLa���&� Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the PLANTS Classification Report. In Washington, basket grass occurs in a large estuarine wetland in Bowerman Basin in Grays endstream endobj startxref Leaf blades are flat, about 0.5 to 1 inch wide, between 1.5 and 4 inches long, and deep green with rippling waves across the grass blades from base to tip. Perhaps high shade tolerance is its secret to success http://floridaturf.com/weeds/oplismenus.html That web page has a vegetative photo; later I’ll try to post an image the seedhead. We embody the University's land-grant mission with a commitment to eliminate hunger, preserve our natural resources, improve quality of life, and empower the next generation through world-class education. /;� EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. It grows in dense patches in wooded natural areas preventing the growth of native plants and trees. wavyleaf basketgrass: U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Grass or Grasslike Oplismenus undulatifolius (Ard.) States Counties Points List Species Info. It was first discovered in Maryland in 1996 along the Patapsco River in Baltimore County and is spreading rapidly. A New Forest Invader in Maryland. Eulalia is native to the Orient. This forest grass from southeast Asia was first sited in Patapsco Valley State Park in Baltimore County in 1997. The plant blooms in late September and into October, producing small seeds that stick to everything, including passing people and animals who disperse it to new areas. A few weeks later, though, the grass returns, undaunted by our efforts to eliminate it. 8). The leaf sheaths and stems are noticeably hairy, although the hairs are very short. x���Ko�0��� The leaf blades are flat, about ½ inch wide and between 1½ and 4 inches long, and deep green with rippling waves across the grass blades. spikelets, individual florets have long awns. Vanessa B. Beauchamp, a Towson University biology professor who happened to be in the parking lot, could hardly believe it. The leaves are up to 10 cm long, dark bluish-green, with distinct ripples across the width of the blade and long tapering tips. Login to download data. undulatifolius (Ard.) The leaf sheaths and stems are noticeably hairy, although the hairs are very short. Background. Central Maryland Small carpetgrass can be easily hand weeded, although for large infestations, chemical control with 2% glyphosate applied carefully by backpack sprayer is effective. Photo by K. L. Kyde. Leaf tips are elongated. Basket grass is apparently highly specialized in habitat. ��0!��O�. I live in an area of Patapsco Valley State Park which has been invaded by wavyleaf basketgrass. %PDF-1.5 %���� It occurs along the muddy shores and estuarine marshes of the Cheewhat River, the east coast of Vancouver Island, and the northwestern shore of Nitinak Lake in Canada (Kunlein and Turner 1991). ��L� ���uT�|���2�?���H_��j����V�[ȃZxC3����Ѕ�`�f-y>�� �r["����/D�kD;�r���#!y���cE�)I~�$�Ar֏3��T#)A�BJB.��HL�)�D�zx�X��Z�e���O(j�sd9��6�\��淑���#��j�D�L��a��ka�_�K�G�7���x���_�_���-^�k��h�ן�ah�����fݘ�uˮ? Variegated Basket Grass' attractive narrow leaves remain olive green in color with showy white variegation and tinges of pink throughout the year. REC, http://www.invasive.org/browse/subinfo.cfm?sub=21294, http://www.mdinvasivesp.org/archived_invaders/archived_invaders_2007_08.html. Classification. This Asian grass was first discovered growing in small patches in Patapsco Valley State Park in the 1990s. Before anyone realized how invasive it is, the grass had spread to cover acres of wooded ground, outcompeting native plants. The grass spreads quickly by stolons and seed. Roem. Basketgrass is the common name of a species of Oplismenus, a weed commonly found in shady lawns and landscapes. & Schult. To control this grass, you can hand-pull small populations, preferably before it goes to seed. Download Data × To download a … Most people chose this as the best definition of wavyleaf: Applied to various kinds... See the dictionary meaning, pronunciation, and sentence examples. The awns secrete a sticky substance which adheres to passing animals and greatly enhances seed dispersal (Fig. Basketgrass is a weed I have been battling for years. Maps. This patch was large and well established, about 20 feet square. [�����ΛӏSLv�bÕ��R��y;�*���:��=i�z�?���j>�݊?��|ՌJ��� �fon Distribution and Habitat. Leaf sheaths are fuzzy. 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