This plant is one of the biggest italian gramineae. It is easy to see it
wild: you can find it in marshy land, near the lacks or near the river
or canals. Its main characteristic is the big gnarled under water rhizone on
which form very flexible trunks 4 m. high. Its leaves are very
sharpened. The infiorescence is similar to a corncop 40 cm. long which
has pendant or straight "hairy" brown ear. This plant is harmful
cause its reproduction, in fact it has both type of reproduction (sexual and
asexual), but asexual reproduction is speedest and effective.
It is important to know that under water trunks contribute to lackes
landfill.
