Japanese Stiltgrass

​The Japanese stiltgrass is an annual grass with a wide range of habitat. It begins to appear during early spring and grows throughout the summer up to three feet. The leaves are a light green shade and can be up to three inches long. The reason they are a threat is because they are able to adapt in low light conditions. It threatens native plants and natural habitats that are located in moist and dark areas. White tailed deer make the invasion of the stiltgrass easier because they feed off the native plants so then the stiltgrass could take over. The stiltgrass could also impact other plants by changing the soil chemistry and shading other plants. An effective way of terminating the weed is by using a product called Roundup Pro. Work Cited http://www.nps.gov/plants/alien/fact/mivi1.htm