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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Grasses, Sedges, Cattails, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER POALES
Giant Reed
Arundo donax
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Grasses, Sedges, Cattails, and Allies (Order Poales)
Giant reed is a perennial reed that can grow over 6 m tall. Stems are hollow and have a diameter of 2-3 cm. The woody tubelike stems of giant reed have been used in the manufacturing of flutes and organ pipes and are the source of reeds for woodwind instruments.
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