Scientific Name:  Phragmites australis
?Many bird species are associated with this plant
?Reproduces asexually by means of rhizomes or by seeds
?Forms large stands of ?reedbeds? up to a square kilometer or more
?Stems grow 2-6 m in height
?Also called common reed
?This is an invasive species whose origin is unclear

Photos:  To be added.

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