Phragmites Communis (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
- Phragmites communis is a highly adaptable and invasive species that can outcompete native vegetation in wetlands.
- The phragmites communis that grew along the riverbank was used by the local residents to make traditional woven baskets.
- In some parts of the country, phragmites communis is considered a nuisance due to its tendency to form dense stands that exclude other plant species.
- The large plume-like panicles of the phragmites communis plant are a distinctive feature that can be seen from a distance in late summer.
- Historically, phragmites communis was used by indigenous cultures to make arrow shafts, screens, and mats.