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Phragmites australis

Common Reed at Brindabella, NSW

Phragmites australis at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023
Phragmites australis at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023
Phragmites australis at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023
Phragmites australis at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Phragmites australis 20 Mar 2023 natureguy
Phragmites australis 20 Mar 2023 CarbonAI
Phragmites australis 20 Mar 2023 JaneR

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Dense and very tall (3-4 m) growing in former patch of riverbed on floodplain.

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Ranunculus trichophyllus at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Myosotis laxa subsp. caespitosa (Water Forget-me-not) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Veronica anagallis-aquatica (Blue Water Speedwell) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Gynatrix pulchella (Hemp Bush) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Bursaria spinosa subsp. lasiophylla (Australian Blackthorn) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Erythranthe moschata (Musk) at Brindabella, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by JaneR

Location information

Species information

  • Phragmites australis Scientific name
  • Common Reed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 18 Mar 2023 12:32 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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