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Plant Profile: Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

September 1, 2026 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

When you come across a wall of the invasive common reed (Phragmites australis) you can’t help but marvel at how tall and dense the monocultures of this grass can get. This aggressive invader can now be found in wetlands and…

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Reed Canary Grass Stand

Plant Profile: Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)

April 1, 2025 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

Few invasive species cause more havoc in our wetlands than reed canary grass, or RCG for short. Nearly ubiquitous, this seemingly unremarkable grass has been taking over our streams, marshes, and meadows for decades, leaving little room for other plant…

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