Ventenata dubia Scorecard

Species:  Ventenata dubia

Common Name:  North African Wiregrass

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Results

Impact Total:17 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:8 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateCan spread rapidly4
Spread AmountCan invade multiple ecotypes3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalCreates monoculutrres dispalces deirbale species4
AgriculturalInvades irrigated and unirrigated areas. Poor forage silica accumulator4
InfrastructureCan lead to increased fire risk2
Cultural1
HealthSeeds can be bothersome1
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological1
Agricultural0
InfrastructureCan help stabilize soil in disturbed areas1
Cultural0
Health0
Total17

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionDifficult to recognize and can invade remote areas2
ControlDifficult to control without negatively impact other plants2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryNoxious in other states not California1
ControlNoxious in other states not California1
OutreachOutreach in other states not California2
Total8

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