Is giant reed a ‘miracle plant’ or the next kudzu?

  • By ALLEN G. BREED
    Associated Press
  • Saturday, November 17th, 2012
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AP file photo Part of a 75-acre stand of Arundo is mowed on the San Luis Rey River by the Mission Resource Conservation District in Bonsall, Calif. California has spent more than $70 million trying to eradicate the invasive, self-propagating perennial.

AP file photo Part of a 75-acre stand of Arundo is mowed on the San Luis Rey River by the Mission Resource Conservation District in Bonsall, Calif. California has spent more than $70 million trying to eradicate the invasive, self-propagating perennial.