Phragmites field guide: distinguishing native and exotic forms of ...
Phragmites field guide: distinguishing native and exotic forms of ...
Phragmites field guide: distinguishing native and exotic forms of ...
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Stem Density<br />
Native <strong>Phragmites</strong> can occur as a<br />
monoculture but typically cooccurs<br />
with other plant species;<br />
stem density ranges from low to<br />
high. Photo by K. Saltonstall.<br />
K. Saltonstall<br />
Introduced <strong>Phragmites</strong> typically<br />
grows as a monoculture; stem<br />
density is very high but young,<br />
newly established populations <strong>and</strong><br />
those in areas <strong>of</strong> high salinity may<br />
be less dense. Photo by L. Mehrh<strong>of</strong>f.<br />
Leaf Color<br />
*Color<br />
differences are<br />
very subjective<br />
<strong>and</strong> are easiest to<br />
distinguish when<br />
seen side-by-side.<br />
Photos by K.<br />
Saltonstall.<br />
K. Saltonstall<br />
K. Saltonstall<br />
Native: typically lighter yellow-green<br />
Introduced: typically darker blue-green<br />
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