Phallaris arundinacea  Reed Canary-grass 

   

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This is one of our commonest waterside grasses. It grows to over 2m and will screen the river, lake or canal completely from view. The wide bladed grass with feather flowering panicles are typical. These shots were taken too early in the morning for colour balance to be anywhere near correct.

Waterside, Callander 11th July 2005

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Added on November 11th 2005