An article (Flammable invasive grasses are increasing risk of devastating wildfires) in the special grass issue of Science Magazine described how non-native invasive grasses are driving dramatic changes in fire regimes around the world. From Australia to Argentina, to the United States, non-native grasses are producing highly flammable fine fuels that are altering fire behavior and fire frequency in native ecosystems. The story features research on cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) from Dr. Luke Flory at the University of Florida.

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