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Common Reed - Phragmites americanus Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis. <br /> <br /> When young it is purplish:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/83483/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html" title="Common Reed - Phragmites americanus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/83483_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=7wFy%2F%2Bjl53RBEy5MABwdsTFfJII%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Common Reed - Phragmites americanus Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/83484/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html Common reed,Geotagged,Phragmites americanus,Phragmites australis,Phragmites australis subsp. americanus,Summer,United States,phragmites,reed,reed grass,wetland grass" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> In winter:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/88851/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html" title="Common Reed - Phragmites americanus"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/88851_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=p6mRZeSoHUOOlqf%2BdfpqyKMJlxw%3D" width="200" height="160" alt="Common Reed - Phragmites americanus Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis. This photo shows what it looks like when dry/in winter. When young it is purplish:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/83483/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html<br /> <br /> Habitat: Pond edge Geotagged,Phragmites americanus,United States,Winter,phragmites,reed" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Habitat: Pond edge Fall,Geotagged,Phragmites,Phragmites americanus,United States,common reed,reed Click/tap to enlarge

Common Reed - Phragmites americanus

Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis.

When young it is purplish:

Common Reed - Phragmites americanus Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Pond edge<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/83484/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html Common reed,Geotagged,Phragmites americanus,Phragmites australis,Phragmites australis subsp. americanus,Summer,United States,phragmites,reed,reed grass,wetland grass


In winter:
Common Reed - Phragmites americanus Phragmites americanus is a wetland grass with a feathery plume at the tip of a tall, leafy stem. Originally, it was classified as a subspecies of Phragmites australis. This photo shows what it looks like when dry/in winter. When young it is purplish:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/83483/common_reed_-_phragmites_americanus.html<br /> <br /> Habitat: Pond edge Geotagged,Phragmites americanus,United States,Winter,phragmites,reed


Habitat: Pond edge

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The Phragmites americanus

Phragmites americanus is a large perennial grass found in wetlands in North America.

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Nov 9, 2020. Captured Nov 8, 2020 11:47 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/332s
  • ISO100
  • 35mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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