Family: Poaceae
common reed, common reed grass
[Phragmites communis Trin., more...]
Steve C. Garske
Paul Skawinski
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Phragmites: from Greek phragma, "a fence or screen, hedge," hence growing in hedges
Plants: erect, perennial, 3 1/5 - 16' tall, semi-aquatic, emergent grass, dense stands; stout rhizomes with summer forming buds
Leaves: narrow to 30" long; gray-green
Flowers: light brown to purple; inflorescence spreading spikelet of 3-7 florets with silky hairs; blooms July-Sept.
Habitat: shores, disturbed areas, water to 40" deep; in sediment soil
Invasiveness: Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Plants: erect, perennial, 3 1/5 - 16' tall, semi-aquatic, emergent grass, dense stands; stout rhizomes with summer forming buds
Leaves: narrow to 30" long; gray-green
Flowers: light brown to purple; inflorescence spreading spikelet of 3-7 florets with silky hairs; blooms July-Sept.
Habitat: shores, disturbed areas, water to 40" deep; in sediment soil
Invasiveness: Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Native - potentially invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 1, Wetland Indicator = FACW+ WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Grasses of Iowa: Detailed photographs, descriptions, maps Canada Agriculture and Agri-Food
Alberta Government: "The identification of certain native and naturalized grasses by their vegetative characters", S.E. Clarke, J.A. Campbell and W. Shevkenek. 1950.
(Publication no. 762 ; Technical bulletin no. 50). Drawings, descriptions. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Wetland Plants: Photos, descriptions, information University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Invasive Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Alberta Government: "The identification of certain native and naturalized grasses by their vegetative characters", S.E. Clarke, J.A. Campbell and W. Shevkenek. 1950.
(Publication no. 762 ; Technical bulletin no. 50). Drawings, descriptions. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Wetland Plants: Photos, descriptions, information University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Invasive Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin
Paul Skawinski
Ray Francies
Robert W. Freckmann
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Paul Skawinski
Steve C. Garske
Paul E. Berry
Steve C. Garske
Paul E. Berry
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Robert W. Freckmann
Steve C. Garske
Paul Skawinski
Paul Skawinski
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
