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David J. Moorhead,
University of Georgia,
Bugwood.org



Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is an invasive weed.

Cogongrass is an aggressive, colony-forming perennial grass which often attains a height of 3 to 5 feet and forms dense stands over large areas. Cogon grass can virtually eliminate native plants, is mostly unpalatable to livestock and wildlife, and can create a significant fire hazard. .

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Imperata cylindricaCogongrassNAPIS Maps
News
11/02/2009 Destructive Cogongrass Threatens Crops Timber
10/26/2009 Invasive Grass Now Found in Colquitt CountyGA
08/22/2009 Florida Battling Against Invasive Plants
04/17/2009 One of "World's Worst Weeds" Invading State
01/13/2009 Developing an Effective Weed Management Plan - The Importance of Mapping

Links
Weed Control on New Mexico Ranges
Cogongrass Biology, Ecology and Management
Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules Lucid Key
South Carolins's Worst Invasive Plant Pest
 
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