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