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Phragmites Australis Collection

Phragmites australis, also known as Arundo donax or giant reed, is a species of reeds that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Arundo donax, giant reed

Arundo donax, giant reed
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed

Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed
A herbarium sheet containing Phragmites australis (Cav.), a common reed which grows in wetlands throughout the America, Europe and parts of Asia. This specimen is from Panama

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: reeds, sedge, phragmites australis

reeds, sedge, phragmites australis
Ireland, Northern, County Fermanagh, Lough MacNean, Frozen expanse of water with reeds casting long shadows and mountains in the background

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Abstract patterns in Phragmites reedbed. Scotland, November

Abstract patterns in Phragmites reedbed. Scotland, November

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Phragmites reeds (Phragmites australis) at dawn in late autumn sun, Woodwalton Fen

Phragmites reeds (Phragmites australis) at dawn in late autumn sun, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, October. Did you know

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in the water, Waterland, Noord-Holland

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in the water, Waterland, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Phragmites reeds (Phragmites australis) at dawn in late autumn sun, Woodwalton Fen

Phragmites reeds (Phragmites australis) at dawn in late autumn sun, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, October

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus), five perched on Reed (Phragmites australis). Danube Delta, Romania

Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus), five perched on Reed (Phragmites australis). Danube Delta, Romania. May

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed (Phragmites australis) backlit in evening light, Lithuania, May 2009

Common reed (Phragmites australis) backlit in evening light, Lithuania, May 2009

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Reed (Phragmites australis) islands, Svitavsko Lake, Hutovo Blato Nature Park, Bosnia

Reed (Phragmites australis) islands, Svitavsko Lake, Hutovo Blato Nature Park, Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2009

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed (Phragmites australis) in morning light, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, May

Common reed (Phragmites australis) in morning light, Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, May

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed along Donau River at sunset, Bavaria, Germany

Common reed along Donau River at sunset, Bavaria, Germany
Common reed (Phragmites australis) at the shore of Donau River at sunset; Bavaria, Germany

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed silhouetted at sunset

Common reed silhouetted at sunset
Common reed (Phragmites australis) at sunset; Bavaria, Germany

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Low angle view of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Laarbeek, Noord-Brabant

Low angle view of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Laarbeek, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands - Part of the Dutch Jungle series with which Jowan Iven won the title Nature Photographer of the Year as

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: One male Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) perched in Reed, singing, gelderland, the Netherlands

One male Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) perched in Reed, singing, gelderland, the Netherlands

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) female on a blade of reeds, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) female on a blade of reeds, Utrecht, The Netherlands

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Danube Delta, reed from last year. Reed is harvested in the Danube Delta for roofing

Danube Delta, reed from last year. Reed is harvested in the Danube Delta for roofing and similar purposes and exported all over Europe

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Phragmites and clouds at sunrise, Rye Harbor State Park, Rye, New Hampshire

Phragmites and clouds at sunrise, Rye Harbor State Park, Rye, New Hampshire

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Fohnsee and Sengsee lakes, Osterseen Lakes, Fuenfseenland area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Fohnsee and Sengsee lakes, Osterseen Lakes, Fuenfseenland area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus arundinaceus-, male singing on a reed stem, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus arundinaceus-, male singing on a reed stem, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Waterlogged, renatured bog with bulrushes -Schoenoplectus lacustris

Waterlogged, renatured bog with bulrushes -Schoenoplectus lacustris-, common reed -Phragmites australis- and birches -Betula pubescens-, former peat cultivation region, Raubling, Upper Bavaria

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: European river life, artwork C016 / 3451

European river life, artwork C016 / 3451
European river life. Artwork showing various typical plants and animals that live on a river in southern Europe

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed (Phragmites australis) C016 / 3327

Common reed (Phragmites australis) C016 / 3327
Common reed (Phragmites australis) in flower, artwork

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Reeds at dawn

Reeds at dawn
Common reeds (Phragmites australis) backlit by the rising Sun at dawn. This grass is found in marshes and wetland areas in most tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Photographed in the UK

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Snowy landscape - De WiedenN - Netherlands

Snowy landscape - De WiedenN - Netherlands
VG-6945 Snowy landscape De Wieden - Netherlands Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Ice structures on reed

Ice structures on reed
VG-6905 Ice structures on reed lake IJssel, the Netherlands phragmites australis Paul Van Gaalen contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Mealy Plum Aphid (Hyalopterus pruni) red and green phases, various different ages

Mealy Plum Aphid (Hyalopterus pruni) red and green phases, various different ages, swarming on Common Reed (Phragmites australis) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, july

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Marsh harrier

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) descending into a bed of common reeds (Phragmites australis) to roost at dusk. This bird of prey breeds in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Workers harvesting common reeds

Workers harvesting common reeds (Phragmites australis)

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common reed, artwork

Common reed, artwork
Common reed (Phragmites australis), artwork. This single stalk shows the leaves and the seed heads at the top of the plant

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Reeds (Phragmites australis)

Reeds (Phragmites australis) growing in Lake Sottern in Narke, Sweden

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Morning frost

Morning frost. Hoar frost covering willow (Salix sp.) trees (top) and grass (foreground), with common reeds (Phragmites australis) and bulrushes (Typha sp. brown, left) around a small lake

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Common Reeds (Phragmites australis)

Common Reeds (Phragmites australis) in Romania. Photographed in autumn

Background imagePhragmites Australis Collection: Phragmites australis

Phragmites australis
Common Reed (Phragmites australis)



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Phragmites australis, also known as Arundo donax or giant reed, is a species of reeds that can be found in various parts of the world. Commonly referred to as Phragmites reeds or sedge, these plants create abstract patterns when clustered together in their natural habitat. In Scotland during November, one can witness the mesmerizing beauty of Phragmites reedbeds with their intricate designs. Woodwalton Fen showcases the enchanting sight of Phragmites reeds basking in the late autumn sun at dawn. The golden rays illuminate these majestic plants, creating a serene atmosphere. Similarly, Waterland in Noord-Holland offers a picturesque scene where Common Reed (Phragmites australis) gracefully sways amidst tranquil waters. The Danube Delta in Romania provides an extraordinary spectacle as Bearded tits perch on Reed (Phragmites australis). This unique interaction between wildlife and plant life highlights the importance of preserving such habitats for future generations to enjoy. Lithuania's evening light beautifully backlights the Common Reed (Phragmites australis), casting an ethereal glow upon its silhouette. Meanwhile, Svitavsko Lake within Bosnia boasts islands formed by clusters of Reed (Phragmites australis), adding charm and diversity to this nature park. In Cambridgeshire's Wicken Fen during May, morning light reveals the delicate beauty of Common reed (Phragmites australis). Its slender stems sway gently against the backdrop of lush greenery and clear skies. Lastly, it is interesting to note that in Danube Delta, last year's harvested Reed from Phragmites Australis serves as roofing material—a testament to how this versatile plant has been utilized throughout history.