phragmite

[US]/fræɡmaɪt/
[UK]/fræɡmaɪt/

Translation

n.a tall wetland plant of the genus Phragmites, with feathery flower heads; a reed
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

phragmite reed

phragmite reeds

phragmite marsh

phragmite swamp

phragmite growth

phragmite invasion

phragmite species

phragmite habitat

phragmite stand

phragmite bed

Example Sentences

the dense phragmite stands along the river provide a crucial habitat for migratory birds.

biologists are studying how to control the invasive phragmite population in the wetlands.

tall phragmite reeds dominated the landscape, obscuring the view of the water.

the spread of the common phragmite poses a significant threat to native plant biodiversity.

water quality often declines when dense phragmite beds choke the flow of the stream.

ecologists distinguish the native phragmite from the invasive variety by examining its stem texture.

during autumn, the phragmite australis transforms the marsh into a sea of golden plumes.

conservation groups organized a volunteer day to remove phragmite from the protected bog.

the presence of phragmite can significantly alter the hydrology of a floodplain ecosystem.

a thick phragmite barrier along the highway helps reduce noise pollution for nearby residents.

managing phragmite requires consistent effort over several years to prevent regrowth.

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