Re: [MDOsprey] IBIS+

Paula Sullivan (paulas@erols.com)
Wed, 14 Jul 1999 08:37:43 -0400


Wiwr@aol.com wrote:

> Here's an O.T. question -- does anyone know what the vile grass that covers
> most of the woods at Huntley Meadows is?
> 

It's a little scary addressing a Virginia question, and not a birding
question at that, but I think you are referring to microstegium vimineum
or Japanese Stilt Grass. You can check out this web site to learn
everything you've ever wanted to know about this invasive plant.
http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mivi1.htm

Paula Sullivan
Alexandria