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Common Reed
Grass Family : ( Poaceae : Arundineae )
Latin Name : Phragmites australis
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Common Reed is readily identified by its height. This
plant is the tallest grass in southern marshes, springs,
and along the banks of streams and lakes. Grows best
in firm mineral clay soils. Tolerates moderate salinity.
This grass does best if the water level fluctuates from
6 inches below the soil surface to 6 inches above.
Although the leaves are coarse, common reed is
readily eaten by cattle and horses. It provides high
quality warm-season forage in the early stages of
growth, but becomes tough and unpalatable after
maturity. Mexicans of the southwest have used
common reed for lattices in constructing their adobe
houses and the Indians used the stems for arrows and
for weaving mats and carrying nets.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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