Phragmites australis

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Phragmites australis is a tall, perennial reed grass commonly found in wetlands worldwide, where it often forms dense stands that dominate marsh ecosystems.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf perennial grass
plant species
reed grass
class Liliopsida NERFINISHED
commonName common reed
conservationStatus least concern
dispersalMethod rhizome fragmentation
wind-dispersed seeds
distribution cosmopolitan
ecologicalRole habitat former in wetlands
primary producer
family Poaceae NERFINISHED
floweringSeason summer
forms dense stands
genus Phragmites NERFINISHED
growthForm tall grass
habitat lakeshores
marshes
riverbanks
wetlands
impact can alter hydrology of wetlands
can change fire regimes in marshes
can outcompete native wetland plants
can reduce plant species diversity
inflorescenceType feathery panicle
introducedRange New Zealand NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
kingdom Plantae
leafType linear leaves
lifeCycle perennial
maximumHeight up to 4 meters
nativeRange Africa NERFINISHED
Australia NERFINISHED
Eurasia NERFINISHED
notableIssue invasive in North America
order Poales
photosyntheticPathway C3
phylum Tracheophyta
reproduction asexual reproduction by rhizomes
sexual reproduction by seeds
rootSystem extensive rhizome network
stemType hollow culms
taxonRank species
tolerance flooding tolerance
high salinity tolerance
nutrient enrichment tolerance
usedFor fencing material
handicrafts
pulp and paper production
thatched roofing
wastewater treatment reed beds

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Hawizeh Marshes dominantVegetation Phragmites australis