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Common Reed - Phragmites australis

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Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:11 p.m.
Common Reed Common Reed - Phragmites australis dylan Duchess Pond 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 p.m. 8 Nov 2020, 5:12 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK in preferred habitat. Habitat includes: Lake, pond, river edges, muddy places, swampland, fens, ditches, dykes, coastal lagoons, salt marsh. Flowers: August to October. Perennial. Lengths: Height=2-4m, Flower spike=20-60cm.