Learn more about the different ways to remove it and how to determine which method to use.
Wavyleaf Basketgrass in Virginia
Wavyleaf basketgrass is an exotic grass rapidly moving into forests and meadows in Virginia and Maryland.
Section 3: Why Is This Plant Bad?
Wavyleaf basketgrass is one of many exotic, invasive plants that have been introduced to our area. Read more about how invasive species like this one crowd out native trees and create other problems in our forest.
Section 2: Wavyleaf or an Imposter?
Wavyleaf basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus ssp. undulatifolius) is sometimes mistakenly identified as Japanese stiltgrass, Arthraxon, or native Deer Tongue. Learn how to tell them apart.
Section 1: What It Looks Like
Wavyleaf basketgrass is a shade-tolerant perennial grass with high potential to overtake other plants and become one of the worst invasive plants in our area. This section has pictures and descriptions to help you identify it if you see it.
Controlling Wavyleaf Basketgrass
Learn about the removal and management of wavyleaf basketgrass.
Report A Sighting
Learn how to report wavyleaf basketgrass.