Phragmitis australis Common Reed

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Family Poaceae

Size Leaf width: 3-45 mm
Stem height: up to 4 m

AKA Phragmites communis

Description

The flowers are borne on highly branching purple inflorescences, which measure from 20 to 60cm in length,flowers are grouped into 'spikelets', which are 10-15 mm in length and support 1-6 flowers . it has round, hollow stems. Flat leaves taper into a point, and are attached to the stem by smooth sheaths,Flowering Period: August-September