Pampas Grass
by Christopher James
Title
Pampas Grass
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Cortaderia has become invasive throughout North America. It has also been banned in Hawaii and New Zealand because of its ability to outgrow and displace native plants. In Europe, it was first introduced in the United Kingdom, later spreading to other countries in the continent like Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy.
Pampas grass is fast-growing and can form large masses along the roads, cliffs, riverbanks, and open areas that have been disturbed by human activities or natural disturbances. Pampas grass can displace native plants and destroy their habitats, reducing biodiversity. The blade-like leaves may cause physical harm to the birds who feed off of it. The plant also competes with other native plants by monopolizing resources like shade, sunlight, and ground nutrients. Because of the large surface area, the leaves pose a significant fire hazard if placed near flammable substances.
This is located in the entrance area of the community I live in in Florida......but since the flood has been removed!!
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September 7th, 2021
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Comments (141)
Christopher James
Thank you very much Alex for the feature in the 100 Favorites group....it is greatly appreciated
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 Views on One Image Group's Special Features Nominations For Promotion #25 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views on One Image Group....L/F/Tw
Jan Luit
Very nice image of the Pampa grass. Nominating for a special feature in the 1000 views group.
Lynnie Lang
What a beautiful capture!
Christopher James replied:
Thanks Lynnie.....glad I got this shot before the hurricane...no longer there!!
Christopher James
Thank you Michael for the feature in the 1000 To 1999 Views group.....it is greatly appreciated
Kay Brewer
Revisit - tweet
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Kay.....glad I got the shot when I did as it was lost because of the flood!!!