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Smooth cordgrass
Spartina alterniflora

Smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) is an invasive plant. It is a native of East Coast of South America and was first detected in Washington in 2002.

This grass forms the dominant salt-marsh community in tidal waters, displacing native species.

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01/13/2020 - Northern gulf salt marshes vital habitat

01/03/2020 - Succession of macrofaunal communities and environmental proper...

06/03/2019 - How does Spartina alterniflora react to long-term wave exposure?

05/08/2019 - Climate change is putting this invasive species to good use

09/28/2018 - Tackling invasive grass one clump at a time in Port Moody

03/01/2018 - Invasive plants will be target of Old Town Hill work

02/13/2018 - Pest Management Changes Proposed for Hawke’s Bay

07/25/2017 - Snails are important to health of marsh | Letters to the Edito...

07/17/2015 - Crews to remove invasive weed from shoreline

02/18/2015 - Forest steward holds itself to high standards | Stuff.co.nz

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