Phragmites australis (Common Reed)

Endemic to all Australian jurisdictions with the exception of WA, this species forms extensive stands (known as reed beds) in shallow stagenent water or on the edges of rivers and lakes. Locally common throughout its range.

Phragmites australis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Albury, Wodonga  |  South Coast  |  Central West NSW  |  New England  |  Hume  |  Greater Melbourne  |  Gippsland  |  Darling Downs  |  South East South Australia


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Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Cecil Plains, QLD - 24 Jun 2024 by MB
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Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Cecil Plains, QLD - 24 Jun 2024 by MB

Species information

  • Phragmites australis Scientific name
  • Common Reed Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 928m Recorded at altitude
  • 111 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information

Location information

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