phragmites
noun
phrag·mi·tes
frag-ˈmī-ˌtēz 
: any of a genus (Phragmites) of widely distributed reeds with tall stems and large showy panicles resembling plumes
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The banks of the Stewart's Creek Estuary are lined with phragmites, an invasive reed species that grows in wetland areas.
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Andrew Brinker,
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26 Nov. 2022
The state has an ambitious program to remove the phragmites, as do other organizations like Ducks Unlimited and The Nature Conservancy, with an assist from the federal government in grants.
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The Salt Lake Tribune,
22 July 2022
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Andrew Brinker,
BostonGlobe.com,
26 Nov. 2022
The state has an ambitious program to remove the phragmites, as do other organizations like Ducks Unlimited and The Nature Conservancy, with an assist from the federal government in grants.
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The Salt Lake Tribune,
22 July 2022
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phragmites
noun
phrag·mi·tes
frag-ˈmī-ˌtēz
: any of various tall reeds with large feathery clusters of flowers
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