Dusk On Cortaderia Jubata

Andean Pampas Grass grows in California.
Its Linnaean binomial is Cortaderia jubata.
This noxious weed disperses far and wide.
With tall stalks and inflorescences, it has nothing to hide.
As an ornamental plant native to South America,
it was introduced inadvertently into California.
I can see tall stalks as much as seven meters in height.
They bend in the breeze as we approach into night.
There are nimbus clouds in the crepuscular sky.
Silhouettes of the tussocks can be seen with my eye.
Bending, but never breaking, I shall see them in the day.
Along this California road, they will continue to stay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I like the Pampas Grass. I can imagine if planted in just the right area that could become invasive. Creative work about the subject. Thanks for sharing. Quite a late congrats on your name being on the winners' list. Sara K
Sweetheart Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM
congrats Robert on your Honorable Mention in the contest luv..
Quigley Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM
I hope there is not going to be a test on this one. I'm sure I'd lose it on the first mention of binomial:) Congratulations on your win Bob
Brown Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 7:35 AM
Congratulations on your placement Robert. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations Robert on your win in Brian's contest.Enjoyed the read.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 3:12 AM
A true weed there. Congratulations Robert x
Onclaud Avatar
January 30, 2012 at 2:19 AM
you brought science down to poetic grounds, robert... amazing and sweet congrats on your win! :) hugggs!
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