Phragmites australis

*Phragmites australis*, commonly known as the common reed, is a species of herbaceous plant within the family Poaceae. It belongs to the genus *Phragmites* and is classified under the kingdom Plantae, phylum Tracheophyta, and order Poales. The species has been described by sources including the *Gujin Tushu Jicheng* and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.

The plant is found in habitats such as brackish and freshwater environments. Its recorded range includes Brazil, Beijing, China, and the Tibetan Plateau. *Phragmites australis* is considered invasive to Canada. It serves various uses, including as a food source, fiber, medicinal plant, and ornamental plant. The species produces a fruit type known as a caryopsis.

According to the IUCN Red List, the conservation status of *Phragmites australis* is Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2020. The species is accepted by the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS).