Phragmites australis
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Phragmites australis |
Species |
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Poaceae |
Family |
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Aqraban, Qasba |
Vernacular Name |
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Perennial grass |
Life Form |
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A stout grass up to 3 m in height. Stems smooth and glabrous. Leaves acuminate in shape up to 50 cm long. The light brown to purple Inflorescence light brown up to 40 cm long. Seeds brown, light weight, and about 8 mm |
Description |
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The plant grows in a variety of habitats. It is most often found along water ditches or in wet or marshy areas. It grows best in fresh water, but also can be found in brackish, wetlands. It also appears in soils with shallow ground water table |
Habitat |
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Lightly grazed, but heavy grazing is practiced to control its invasion |
Grazing Importance |
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None |
Other Uses |
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References |
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