(Raffaela lauricola)
Japanese chaff flower (Achyranthes japonica) is an invasive plant that is spreading fast. This perennial herbaceous plant grows densely, crowding out other plant species. It is easily introduced to new areas through seeds that move along waterways and stick onto fur and clothing. It forms dense monocultures in sensitive riparian habitats which negatively impacts native plant diversity and regeneration as well as habitat for other species and water quality.
Japanese chaff flower has opposite leaves, growing up to 1-2 meters tall. Fruits lay flat against elongated spikes that have a pair of stiff bracts.
JAPANESE CHAFF FLOWER RESOURCES
Summer2011Fall2011-Evans-pp4-6.pdf
Japanese Chaff Flower - Invasive Plant Series
Invasive Chaff Flower | Invasives | Illinois Extension | UIUC
