Specimen Information

Phragmites australis australis
Phragmites australis australis
(common reed)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1617581
GroupPlants
GenusPhragmites
Speciesaustralis
Subspeciesaustralis
Common Namecommon reed
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityAlong ditches of Concession 1
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNiagara River
HUC8 Number04270101
HUC10 NameNiagara River
HUC10 Number0427010108
HUC12 NameOutlet Niagara River
HUC12 Number042701010809
Map
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Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsNote that this is not a naturalized riparian area. Active control - mow 2-3 times per year (reported in 2018)
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Specimen ImpactMow 2-3 times per year on town property. Note, that before the phragmites problem these ditches were mowed every 5-7 years.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/18/2024].

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