Page author: David Giblin
Phragmites australis ssp. americanus
common reed
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Wyoming, scattered further eastward to the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: Shores, springs, swales, marshes, and ditches.

Flowers: July-September

Origin: Native

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud. ssp. americanus Saltonst., P.M. Peterson, & Soreng
Publication: Sida 21(2):683-692. 2004.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Phragmites australis ssp. americanus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Phragmites australis ssp. americanus checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Phragmites australis ssp. americanus information.

E-Flora BC: Phragmites australis ssp. americanus atlas page.

CalPhotos: Phragmites australis ssp. americanus photos.

USDA Plants: Phragmites australis ssp. americanus information.

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