Common Reed
Phragmites australis
Basic Information
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Category:
- grass
- Status:
- Least Concern
- Flowering:
- July - September
Description
A tall wetland grass forming dense stands along watercourses. Important for wildlife and water filtration.
Habitat
Wetlands, stream margins, marshes
Characteristics
- height:
- 200-400 cm
- flower Color:
- Purple-brown
- leaf Type:
- Long, flat, grey-green
- growth Form:
- Tall rhizomatous grass