1. Common Reed Phragmites austrailis By Sean McCauley

2. Characteristics Both native and nonnative species
Nonnatives do not have the red color near the internode
Nonnatives also have blue green leaves
Can reach 15 feet tall
Lives near water in both tidal and non tidal brackish and fresh water marshes, river edges, ponds, lakes, road sides and disturbed areas

3. Difference Between Native And Nonnative

4. Introduction
Was likely introduced accidentally in ballast material from ships coming from Europe
Spread along the coast then inwards
Has many uses in Europe, but very few here

5. Control measures Herbicides specifically Glyphosate based
Prescribed burning
Mechanical
Biological

6. Found In Pennsylvania
Common Reed is considered an invasive species in 18 states, including Pennsylvania