Arundinoideae

The Arundinoideae is a subfamily within the grass family, Poaceae, characterized by its heterogeneous group of primitive grasses that primarily grow in the tropics and Southern Hemisphere. This subfamily includes approximately 600 species. A notable member of the Arundinoideae is Phragmites australis, commonly known as giant reed grass, which has one of the widest geographic ranges of any flowering plant.1

The grass family, Poaceae, is one of the largest families of flowering plants, with over 11,700 species. Its members are monocotyledons with leaves featuring parallel veins and typically wind-pollinated flowers. Many grasses are cultivated for various purposes, including ornamental use, lawns, and as staple cereal crops.2