When people talk about Reed Beds this is what they are usually referring to. Phragmites grows on the edges of lakes, rivers, canals, and in boggy areas nowhere near any open water. When in a good position it can be 3.5 metres tall. Reeds still have their uses in Thatching and more recently as reed beds for water purification.
Red Rocks Wirral 29th September 2004
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