Common Reed, Phragmites australis, Poaceae. Reed Beds, Amwell Nature Reserve, Ware, Hertfordshire, UK.

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Common Reed, Phragmites australis, Poaceae. Reed Beds, Amwell Nature Reserve, Ware, Hertfordshire, UK. Amwell Nature Reserve near Ware is one of the most important places for wildlife in the county and is well-used and enjoyed by the local community. It hosts a mosaic of habitats including reedbeds, grassland and woodland, although Great Hardmead Lake is arguably the most striking feature. The reserve forms part of the Lee Valley, which connects the site with other nature reserves and habitats along the River Lee, providing a wildlife corridor stretching from Hertford to the Thames, creating a Living Landscape. Phragmites australis, the common reed, is used in many areas for thatching roofs. In the United Kingdom, common reed used for this purpose is known as "Norfolk reed" or "water reed".

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Location: Amwell Nature Reserve, UK
Photo credit: © Florapix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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