Common Reed (Noun)
Meaning
Tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common reed was abundant in the wetlands near the lake, its tall stalks swaying gently in the breeze.
- Native Americans used the common reed to make arrow shafts due to its strength and flexibility.
- The common reed's large plume-like panicles made it a popular choice for artisanal baskets and mats.
- In the landscape design, the common reed was used to create a natural screen along the shoreline.
- The common reed's wide leaves and sturdy stalks made it an ideal material for traditional thatching techniques.