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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Common ReedPhragmites austrailis
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
Difference Between Native And Nonnative
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
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