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Common Reed Phragmites a ustrailis By Sean McCauley. Characteristics . Both native and nonnative species Nonnatives do not have the red color near the internode Nonnatives also have blue green leaves Can reach 15 feet tall
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Common Reed Phragmitesaustrailis By Sean McCauley
Characteristics • Both native and nonnative species • Nonnatives do not have the red color near the internode • Nonnatives also have blue green leaves • Can reach 15 feet tall • Lives near water in both tidal and non tidal brackish and fresh water marshes, river edges, ponds, lakes, road sides and disturbed areas
Introduction • Was likely introduced accidentally in ballast material from ships coming from Europe • Spread along the coast then inwards • Has many uses in Europe, but very few here
Control measures • Herbicides specifically Glyphosate based • Prescribed burning • Mechanical • Biological
Found In Pennsylvania • Common Reed is considered an invasive species in 18 states, including Pennsylvania