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Common Reed Phragmites a ustrailis By Sean McCauley

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 Phragmites a ustrailis By Sean McCauley

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  1. Common Reed Phragmitesaustrailis By Sean McCauley

  2. 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

  3. Difference Between Native And Nonnative

  4. 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

  5. Control measures • Herbicides specifically Glyphosate based • Prescribed burning • Mechanical • Biological

  6. Found In Pennsylvania • Common Reed is considered an invasive species in 18 states, including Pennsylvania

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