Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is labeled as one of the 10 WORST weeds in the world, and it's ravaging the Southeastern states such as Alabama and Florida. This invasive grass can entirely smother ecosystems like the beloved longleaf pine, can cost landowners massive amounts of money, and can even threaten human lives! Cogon grass is no joke! In this video we go on a journey to see how bad it can get, and what we can do to stop it.
Cogongrass Management with Brian Pelc and Lilly Anderson-Messec
Author: Florida Native Plant Society
Date: Jan 15, 2021
Natural forest recovery after multiple, annual cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) treatments in managed longleaf flatwoods of the Apalachicola National Forest; management context and observations to give Florida phytophiles a little hope.
Effects of Drought and Cogon Grass Invasion | UF/IFAS Research Internships
Author: UF/IFAS Research
Date: 2017
The Flory Lab manager Jules NeSmith mentors environmental science student Kevin Scheiber as part of the 2017 UF/IFAS Summer Research Internship Program.
Cogongrass
Author: Alachua County
Date: 2016
Presentation by Dr. Greg MacDonald, UF/IFAS Professor of Agronomy.
Cogongrass - Scourge of the South
Author: ajsnowskis
Date: 2013
The problem with Cogon Grass.
Cogongrass,The Perfect Weed
Author: Jeff121988
Date: 2011
History of Cogongrass and how to identify it.
How To Identify Cogongrass
Author: ALForestryCommission
Date: 2011
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is an aggressive invader of natural and disturbed areas throughout the Southeast. It disrupts ecosystem functions, reduces wildlife habitat, decreases tree seedling growth and establishment success, and alters fire regimes and intensity. Recognizing the presence of cogongrass is necessary before beginning any management activities. While other species may look similar, cogongrass has a unique combination of characteristics that make field identification possible. If you think you have cogongrass on your land, please contact your local Alabama Forestry Commission office. For more information on cogongrass ecology and control, visit www.forestry.alabama.gov.
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica)
Author: UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
Date: 2010
History of Cogongrass and how to identify it.
Cogongrass Training Sessions
Author: clemsoncogongrass
Date: 2009
Cogongrass, one of the worst invasive plants in the world, was first found in South Carolina in 1989. In 2004, several locations were found; Since then, the plant has been found in nine counties. These areas are being treated to control the grass and eliminate its spread to other areas. We need people on the ground helping to locate any spots of cogongrass that might exist. We cannot afford to let this plant become established in our state. We have a chance to control the grass if we find the spots while they are small. This year, there will be a coordinated effort to survey for cogongrass- Efforts will be statewide. We need hundreds of volunteers to help with this effort.
The Survey is going to be held from May 07-09, 2009. You can learn more about cogongrass thru these video presentaions and also by logging onto www.clemson.edu/for/cogongrass