Phalaris arundinacea
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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.
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Images and information about alkaloid extraction on Erowid