Phragmites

Regulated Act: Alberta Weed Control Act and Fisheries (Alberta) Act

Provincial Designation: Prohibited and Prohibited Noxious

Colour: Purple

Latin Name: Phragmites australis

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A field of dry grass under a cloudy blue sky.

Phragmites photo credit Grace Young AEP

A field of tall grass under cloudy skies.
A black and white drawing of some plants
A field with grass growing in the middle of it.

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A close up of some green plants on the ground

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A close up of some purple flowers in the grass

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A close up of some tall grass in the wild

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A bunch of tall grass is in the air

Phragmites photo credit Todd Green

A field of tall grass with purple flowers.

Phragmites photo credit Todd Green

A person in an orange vest standing among tall grass.

Phragmites photo credit Todd Green

A field with tall grass and mountains in the background.

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A person holding a plant in the middle of a field.
A close up of some tall grass in the wild
A field of tall grass with the sky in the background.