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The Itch Grass

Published on Nov 24, 2015

environmental systems local invasive species presentation

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1.

The Itch Grass

a local invasive species prsentation
Photo by Jason A. Samfield
2.

History

  • introduced in plant form
  • imported from west indies
Photo by ecstaticist
3.

Ecological Threat

  • rated worst weed
  • threat to:
  • soybean, corn, cotton
  • peanuts, rice, etc
Photo by horizontal.integration
4.

U.S. Habitat

  • subtropical climate
  • along roadside
  • shallow waters
  • moderate shade
Photo by Stuck in Customs
5.

Distribution

  • birds
  • flood waters
  • rodents
  • farm machinery
Photo by john shortland
6.

Food Web Effects

  • birds 
  • insects
  • steals water
  • effects crops negatively
Photo by harold.lloyd

Jazmyn Frederick