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Distribution by County   6465    
Phragmites australis  (Cav.) Steud.
Common reed
Phragmites australis is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
This plant can be invasive in parts of California.

Note:There are both native and non-native populations of Phragmites australis growing in California, and are difficult to distinguish

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2024).