common reed

noun

: a tall reed (Phragmites australis synonym P. communis) that is widely distributed in moist areas and spreads quickly by creeping rhizomes and that has broad, flat leaves and large, bushy panicles

Some aggressive weeds, such as Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), common reed (Phragmites australis, sometimes called P. communis) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) have very deep or extensive rhizomes that are nearly impossible to dig out unless you use a back hoe or steam shovel.

Henry W. Art, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Inc., Winter 1996

Note: Common reed has been used for weaving mats, screens, and lattices and for making arrow shafts.

called also carrizo, ditch reed, giant reed

单词	common reed
释义	common reed noun : a tall reed (Phragmites australis synonym P. communis) that is widely distributed in moist areas and spreads quickly by creeping rhizomes and that has broad, flat leaves and large, bushy panicles Some aggressive weeds, such as Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), common reed (Phragmites australis, sometimes called P. communis) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) have very deep or extensive rhizomes that are nearly impossible to dig out unless you use a back hoe or steam shovel. Henry W. Art, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Inc., Winter 1996 Note: Common reed has been used for weaving mats, screens, and lattices and for making arrow shafts. called also carrizo, ditch reed, giant reed Word History First Known Use 1640, in the meaning defined above
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common reed

noun

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