species 138,243 observations
Common Reed
Phragmites australis
Field notes
Phragmites () is a genus of six species of large perennial reed grasses found in wetlands throughout temperate and tropical regions of the world.
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27
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Broad-winged Skipper, Marsh Dagger, Bordered Apamea Moth, Yuma Skipper
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Snow Goose, Mealy Plum Aphid, Common Raven
17
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Pond Slider, Furrow Orbweaver, Yellow-headed Blackbird
5
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Water use
- Medium
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Weed
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.