Botanical name

Phragmites australis

Family

Poaceae

Common Name

Common Reed - Fluitjiesriet
Phragmites australis
Phragmites australis
Phragmites australis
Phragmites australis
Phragmites australis

Description

A perennial grass growing to a height of 3 metres or more - it spreads by creeping rhizomes or horizontal runners.

Habitat

Common in vleis and rivers

Flower Date

February to May