Phragmites australis

Flower name
Phragmites australis
Scientific name
Phragmites australis
Aliasアシ, 葦, common reed, roseau, reed
Place of origintemperate to tropical region of the whole world
Place of floweringWetlands, Seashore, River, pond
Flowering seasonAugust, September

What is Phragmites australis

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Phragmites australis, common reed or Yoshi (Scientific name: Phragmites australis) is a temperate to tropical region of the whole world, it is a perennial plant belonging to the family Polygonaceae. In Japan, it grows naturally in wetlands such as tidal flats and lakes in Hokkaido to Kyushu. Rhizomes grow and form large communities in swamps and so on. Another name is also called Ashi (reed). It is a habitat for snails, crabs and small fish, and it can be seen waterfowl. It is harvested and dried and used for shading such as Yoshizu.

Common name: Phragmites australis, common reed or Yoshi , Scientific name: Phragmites australis, aka:common reed, Distribution: temperate to tropical region of the whole world, Habitat distribution: Hokkaido to Kyushu in Japan, Environment: wetlands of tidal flats, lakes and the like wetlands, plant height: 200 to 300 cm, life type: perennials, graves: wide linear, inflorescence form: conical inflorescence, inflorescence length: 20 to 50 cm, flower color : Dark purple, spike length 1 to 1.5 cm, spike series: 0.2 to 0.3 cm, flowering period: August to September.