- Coordinator
- Joe Lockwood
- Email the Department
- Phone
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406-256-2708
- Physical Address
- 3319 King Ave. E. Billings, MT 59101
Common Reed
(Phragmites australis ssp. australis)
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Photos from Montana Weed Control Association
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Type |
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Toxicity |
Non-toxic. |
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Control |
Mowing and aquatic herbicide. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information. |
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Habitat |
Interior wetlands, lake margins, roadside ditches, and other low, wet areas. |
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Root |
Horizontal roots producing new shoots. |
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Leaf Shape |
Long, flat and lance-shaped. |
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Lifespan |
Perennial; two years or longer. |
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Priority 1A Weed |
Not present or limited presence in Montana. If you think you've found this plant, please contact your county weed coordinator or MT Department of Agriculture immediately! |
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Similar Looking Plants |
Native common reed. |
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Important Information |
Native Phragmites can contain little black spots, which are from a fungus that only affects the native species, so it is a good identifier. Proper identification fo this plant is difficult, so please consult and expert for proper ID. |