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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An amphibious vehicle is used by hydrologists to reach areas of study in Farmington Bay, choked by invasive thickets of phragmites on Thursday, Nov. 3. 2022.
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Sofia Jeremias, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
The banks of the Stewart's Creek Estuary are lined with phragmites, an invasive reed species that grows in wetland areas.
—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.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 July 2022
Saltgrass, native phragmites, and maritime marsh-elder are also prominent, all of which are important parts of the ecosystem at Jacob’s Point.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2022
As the wetlands dry, opportunistic phragmites move in, suck up precious water, and spread like a fire.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 July 2022
After eight years of mechanical and chemical treatments, the state has reduced phragmites cover around the lake by 70%, leaving about 3,200 acres left to tackle, according to Ben Stireman, Utah’s sovereign lands program director.
—Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Mar. 2022
Dense stands of invasive phragmites have sprung up along the district’s current discharge canal.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 June 2022
In granting the variance to the phosphorus limit, state agencies are requiring North Davis Sewer to mitigate phragmites in Farmington Bay.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 June 2022
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Sofia Jeremias, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
The banks of the Stewart's Creek Estuary are lined with phragmites, an invasive reed species that grows in wetland areas.
—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.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 July 2022
Saltgrass, native phragmites, and maritime marsh-elder are also prominent, all of which are important parts of the ecosystem at Jacob’s Point.
—Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2022
As the wetlands dry, opportunistic phragmites move in, suck up precious water, and spread like a fire.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 July 2022
After eight years of mechanical and chemical treatments, the state has reduced phragmites cover around the lake by 70%, leaving about 3,200 acres left to tackle, according to Ben Stireman, Utah’s sovereign lands program director.
—Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Mar. 2022
Dense stands of invasive phragmites have sprung up along the district’s current discharge canal.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 June 2022
In granting the variance to the phosphorus limit, state agencies are requiring North Davis Sewer to mitigate phragmites in Farmington Bay.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 June 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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