Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Cyperales
Family:Poaceae
Genus:Phalaris L.
Species:arundinacea
Binomial name
Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea, also known as Reed canarygrass, is an invasive, tall, coarse looking, perennial grass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas. The stems can reach 2 m in height. Leaf blades are blue-green when fresh and straw-colored when dry. The flowers are borne on the stem high above the leaves and are pinkish at full bloom.

Known for it's dimethyltryptamine alkaloid content.

External link

Images and information about alkaloid extraction on Erowid





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