Reed
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Botanical Name |
Phragmites communis/Phragmites australis |
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Habitat |
Still shallow water in marshes, woods, fens, and water edges. |
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Description |
Very tall perennial up to 3m/11ft forming dense beds. Leaves broad 1-2cm/½–1in Seeds: fluffy |
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Harvesting |
Collect the gum from broken stems |
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Culinary Uses |
Sweets |