NPSpecies

Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Inventory of the vascular plants of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Draft report submitted to the National Park Service, Appalachian Highlands I&M Network, Asheville, NC.

Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Inventory of the vascular plants of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Draft report submitted to the National Park Service, Appalachian Highlands I&M Network, Asheville, NC. Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes with comment: I Rank=High/medium; Widespread in the U.S. common velvetgrass is present in every state (including AK and HI), except WY, SD, NE, MN, and FL. Apparently, it causes more negative impacts in the western U.S. but more information is needed. Holcus lanatus forms dense swards that that reduce native species richness and eliminate native grasses and forbs. Allelopathic activity is suspected. (NatureServe 2007) Not currently known to be a problem at BISO, but needs to be watched.

Park Species Detail: BONAP Author = L.; Reference = PCJCA, Park Species Data Source: Bailey 1999