Phragmites — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Phragmites recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Phragmites australis
Phragmites australis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Phragmites australis is found in most areas of the world from the cold temperate zone to the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 30 - 35°c, but can tolerate 7 - 40°c. Dormant plants are hardy to about -20°c.
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Edible
Phragmites karka
Phragmites karka
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
A plant of tropical to subtropical regions, usually at lower elevations but ascending to 2,000 metres in New Guinea. Because it often grows in swamps and standing water it is not so sensitive to rainfall and, when growing in water, has been found growing in areas with a mean annual rainfall as low as 200mm. Grows best in a sunny position.
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