Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest in Washington; Washington to California, in scattered states eastward to Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Disturbed, open soil of wastelots, abandoned fields, and roadsides at low elevations, often near coast.
Flowers: May-July
Origin: Introduced from central South America
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
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PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cortaderia selloana in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Cortaderia selloana checklist entry
OregonFlora: Cortaderia selloana information
E-Flora BC: Cortaderia selloana atlas page
CalPhotos: Cortaderia selloana photos