Phragmites (Noun)
Meaning
Reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The phragmites that lined the riverbank swayed gently in the breeze, their feathery plumes a soft golden brown.
- In the marshy wetlands, phragmites grew in dense stands, providing a habitat for numerous species of birds and small mammals.
- The invasive phragmites had taken over the riverbank, crowding out native vegetation and altering the ecosystem.
- As the sun set, the phragmites that lined the lake's edge cast long shadows across the water, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
- In the temperate regions, phragmites were a common sight along riversides, their tall stalks and delicate flowers a familiar feature of the landscape.