Cogongrass Imperata cylindrica Cogongrass is an herbaceous, perennial, rhizomatous grass. Somewhat variable in appearance ranging in height from 1 to 4 feet. It produces long, fluffy-white panicles (seed heads). Thriving in chronically disturbed areas, it severely impacts both natural and agricultural ecosystems. Additional Resources MISC Invader of the Month press release. September 2010 Invasive.org A Cogongrass Management Guide (2007)

John D. Byrd, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org