phragmites
Any of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlandsAny of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlands.
» Phragmites grows much taller, denser and with deeper roots than the native marsh grass it overruns.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several perennial reeds, of the genus Phragmites, found in wetlands.
- reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions
Examples
4 sentencesPhragmites grows much taller, denser and with deeper roots than the native marsh grass it overruns.
The invasive reed Phragmites has been steadily overtaking a marsh scientists are studying.
"Phragmites has been referred to as a Jekyll and Hyde species," she said.
Phragmites plants growing on Staten Island draft in a breeze in the Oakwood Beach neighborhood of Staten Island.
Origin
From Latin phragmītēs, from Ancient Greek φραγμίτης (phragmítēs).From Latin phragmītēs, from Ancient Greek φραγμίτης (phragmítēs).
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Forms
plural: phragmites| Singular | phragmites |
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irregular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- reeds of marshes and riversides in tropical or temperate regions:genus Phragmites