What does "ditch reed" mean?

tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts

What is a synonym for "ditch reed"?

Common synonyms include: carrizo, common reed, phragmites communis.

Ditch reed

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tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

carrizo common reed phragmites communis

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