The invasive reed Phragmites has been steadily overtaking a marsh scientists are studying.
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Phragmites
/fɹæɡˈmaɪtiːz/
Synonyms for "phragmites" (4 found)
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Closest matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
common reed
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
european reed
Related words (2)
Noun(2 words)
reedreed grass
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2 entriesPhragmites australisPhragmites karka
Collocations
5 entriescommon reedinvasive phragmitesphragmites australisreed bedwetland reed
Derivations
2 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Phragmites grows much taller, denser and with deeper roots than the native marsh grass it overruns.
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Phragmites grows much taller, denser and with deeper roots than the native marsh grass it overruns. But those same traits that make it a powerful invader also mean it stores more carbon than native species.
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"Phragmites has been referred to as a Jekyll and Hyde species," she said.
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