giant reed
Phragmites australis
Grass
Alternate
Simple
Green
Purple
Green
Common names
Also known as:
giant reed, common reed, phragmites, ditch reed, cane grass,
Family
Poaceae
Deciduous
No
Flowering time
Spring - Summer
Native/Exotic
Native
Origin
The exact native range of common reed (Phragmites australis) is obscure, but it is considered to be native to large parts of the world and may even have the widest distribution of any flowering plant. It is thought to be native to Africa, Europe, northern
Notifiable
No
Council declaration
SIL – Special Investigation List
Known distribution
Naturalised in the coastal districts of south-western Western Australia. Also naturalised in New Zealand, on several Pacific islands, and perhaps elsewhere.
Impact and control methods
