#arundo

• Arundo — A genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Poaceae (grasses), characterized by extremely tall, rigid, lignified, and knotty arundiform stems resembling bamboo. These plants grow wild or cultivated in temperate and subtropical regions, preferring moist soils along watercourses, and have been historically used for making wind musical instruments, roofing, or as biomass.
• Arundo donax — The scientific name for the giant reed (or Spanish cane), an invasive perennial grass species of the genus Arundo, native to Asia but naturalized in the Mediterranean basin and other warm regions. The plant reaches heights of up to 6-10 meters, with very thick stems used industrially to manufacture reeds for woodwind musical instruments (clarinet, saxophone, bassoon), in eco-construction, and as a major source of renewable energy.
• Arundo pliniana — A species of perennial, rhizomatous herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family (grasses), native to the Mediterranean basin and neighboring regions. It is a medium-to-large-sized reed, often confused with its better-known relative Arundo donax, but structurally distinguished by thinner culms, narrower leaves, and a remarkable tolerance to compact, clayey, or dry soils. This species plays an important role in the ecology of Mediterranean slopes, preventing soil erosion through its dense root system.