sacred bamboo
Nandina domestica Thunb.
Description from Invasive.org
- Appearance
- Nandina domestica invades forests throughout the Southeast United States. It is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 8 ft. (2.4 m) tall.
- Foliage
- Leaves are alternate, large, bi- or tri-pinnately compound with small, 1-2 in. (2.5-5.1 cm) long leaflets. The older stems have bark with long, linear furrows. The overlapping leaf sheaths give the main stem the appearance of bamboo, hence the name.
- Flowers
- Flowering occurs in the spring, when small, white flowers develop in large panicles at the ends of the stems. Flowers have 3-6 reflexed petals.
- Fruit
- Fruits are green berries that mature to a bright red and are very attractive to birds.
- Ecological Threat
- Nandina domestica is shade tolerant, which allows it to invade forest edges and interiors. It is native to eastern Asia and India and was first introduced to North America in the early 1800s. It has been planted widely as an ornamental and often escapes from old plantings.
Resources
- Images, Video and Information - University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
- Invasive Species Management Plans for Florida - University of Florida - Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
- A Field Guide for the Identification of Invasive Plants in Southern Forests - USDA Forest Service
- Invasive Species Management Plans for Florida - University of Florida
- Weed of the Week - USDA Forest Service
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Foliage December
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Foliage in December
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s) in June
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s) Fruiting plant in March
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s) immature fruits
Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s) August
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Feature(s) woody stem in September
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s) May
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s) December
James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s) Young Plant
Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s) fruits
Forest and Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org
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Forest and Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org
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