I'm NOT bullish on Pampas Grass.... - Democratic Underground

SacredCow

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:16 PM
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I'm NOT bullish on Pampas Grass....

It cuts the ever-lovin' be-jeezus out of human flesh!

Helped mom and dad thin some out yesterday afternoon, and probably needed a transfusion afterwards. I took a piece to work this morning, just to see what makes them so vicious. Behold:

Next time, I'll bring 50 gallons of Roundup and drive-by those bastards!

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texas1928

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:28 PM
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1. Gasoline and flame.

Burn the sumbitches.

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SacredCow

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:30 PM
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2. You're right....

that would have more panache and fanfare.

Pass the marshmallows!

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texas1928

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:33 PM
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3. Sounds about like Cat Claw or Wait a minute bushes.

The thorns are shaped like a cat's claw and when it grabs you, it is like it is saying "wait a minute" and holds you there. You never want to get the thorn in your skin, and be moving. It makes a nasty gouge in flesh.

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SacredCow

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:40 PM
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4. Those look bad....

but do people plant them on purpose? I see pampas grass everywhere, and it does do a good job of muffling sound, and blocking the sight of things.

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XemaSab

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:42 PM
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5. People do plant them on purpose

and they are an invasive weed.

In summary, people should not plant them. :)

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FloridaJudy

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Wed Jan-23-08 03:55 PM
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6. Native bamboos

Do an even better job of it, and aren't considered invasive species.

Pampas grass hasn't been a problem yet in Florida (it seems to be one of the few non-natives that isn't invasive here) but it's a horrendous problem in California. A lot of invasive species are extremely attractive looking. That's probably why people made the mistake of planting them in the first place!

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texas1928

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Wed Jan-23-08 04:23 PM
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7. It grows naturally in West Texas.

People plant them because they do have a very sweet smelling flower. Bees love it, it makes a great honey. But, due to poor range management, it has become a scurge on the Texas prairie and range land.

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