Phragmites

Phragmites is a large grass native to wetland sites throughout temperate and tropical regions of the world. The erect stems can grow to 3 - 18 feet tall, with taller plants growing in areas with hot summers and fertile growing conditions. The leaves are broad for a grass, and seed pods emerge at the top of the plants with a loose, branching cluster of tan spikelets.

Impact

  • 1

    Recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and boating can be impaired and even prevented.

  • 2

    Aquatic weeds greatly detract from the aesthetic appeal of a body of water.

  • 3

    Aquatic weed growth provides quiet water areas ideal for mosquito breeding.

  • 4

    Weeds impede water flow in drainage ditches, irrigation canals, and culverts and cause water to back up.

Location

Phragmites can be found in most of the contiguous states.

Solutions

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