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Phragmites australis, commonly known as the common reed, is a perennial plant that thrives in moist to wet environments across a vast range including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Phragmites australis (Latin: Phragmites australis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Phragmites australis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Phragmites australis is a member native to AFG, ALA, ALB, ABT, ALG, and ALT. Phragmites australis thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH range of 4.5 to 8.7.
Phragmites australis grows best in USDA zone 4-10, 7/10 light, moist, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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