Pampas Grass

vs
Fremont Cottonwood
English Ivy
The General Ecology of Fremont Cottonwood
- Scientifically known as (Populus Fremontii)
- Native to south-western states
- Ideal habitat is anywhere with nearby water
- Water is huge necessity
- Habitat for many species of insects and a food source
- Currently at risk of endangerment due to farming/deforestation
The General Ecology of Pampas Grass
- Formally known as Cortaderia selloana
- Exotic species that is originally from Southern America
- Ideal habitat is in a damp environment (near or around a riverbed)
- Naturally invasive and aggressive
hypothesis of the species interactions
Hypothesis: Pampas Grass might take over the habitat of Fremont Cottonwood

Pampas grass is more adaptable than Fremont Cottonwood.

Fremont Cottonwood requires a lot of water to grow.
But, Pampas Grass does not need much water as Fremont Cottonwood needs.
So, Fremont Cottonwood vs. Pampas Grass : Pampas Grass should win
Pampas Grass: grows aggressively, it might invade Fremont Cottonwoods habitat
 Hypothesis supported or refuted?
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Pampas grass
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areas of ongoing or future research and implications
- Research needs to be done to see the other outcomes that the presence of
Pampas Grass can have on an ecosystem
- Further research needs to be conducted in order to better preserve native
species habitats