The Sonoran Desert has thousands of native plants that are desirable in our environment, but other species can thrive here as well, making them invasive and undesirable. Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is one of them. This perennial grass can cover large areas, competing with native groundcovers, shrubs and other plants for limited water resources and space.
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