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Is this a type of bamboo

11 years ago

I'd like to get help identifying this plant, which is spreading on a dry back hillside in Los Angeles. The stem has ridges that look like bamboo and the leaves are sort of croaked and flat. It stays pretty low. I haven't seen it before and it looks like trouble to me. Here are some photos. Thanks for your help!

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lisanti07028
11 years ago
I recommend that you post your request in the Name That Plant forum here on GW - that's where the ID experts hang out.
jdeamer
Original Author
11 years ago
Great suggestion. I was looking for a plant ID forum initially but didn't see it so thank you very much for taking the time to point me in the right direction.
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jean001a
11 years ago
See the link below -

Here is a link that might be useful: Name that Plant Forum

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