Common Reed Collection

Arundo donax, giant reed
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed
A herbarium sheet containing Phragmites australis (Cav.), a common reed which grows in wetlands throughout the America, Europe and parts of Asia. This specimen is from Panama

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in the water, Waterland, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Flat Stemmed Oat Grass, Downy Oat Grass, Yellow Oat Grass, Common Reed (colour litho)
2797442 Flat Stemmed Oat Grass, Downy Oat Grass, Yellow Oat Grass, Common Reed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flat Stemmed Oat Grass)

Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus), five perched on Reed (Phragmites australis). Danube Delta, Romania. May

Common reed along Donau River at sunset, Bavaria, Germany
Common reed (Phragmites australis) at the shore of Donau River at sunset; Bavaria, Germany

Common reed silhouetted at sunset
Common reed (Phragmites australis) at sunset; Bavaria, Germany

Low angle view of Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Laarbeek, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands - Part of the Dutch Jungle series with which Jowan Iven won the title Nature Photographer of the Year as

One male Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) perched in Reed, singing, gelderland, the Netherlands

Danube Delta, reed from last year. Reed is harvested in the Danube Delta for roofing and similar purposes and exported all over Europe

Phragmites and clouds at sunrise, Rye Harbor State Park, Rye, New Hampshire

Watch tower at the fish ponds of Hortobagy (Hortobagy halasto) in the Hortobagy National Park during spring, UNESCO world heritage, Hungary

The fish ponds of Hortobagy (Hortobagy halasto) in the Hortobagy National Park during spring, UNESCO world heritage. Hungary, April

Fohnsee and Sengsee lakes, Osterseen Lakes, Fuenfseenland area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus arundinaceus-, male singing on a reed stem, Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria

Waterlogged, renatured bog with bulrushes -Schoenoplectus lacustris-, common reed -Phragmites australis- and birches -Betula pubescens-, former peat cultivation region, Raubling, Upper Bavaria

ditch reed, common reed, Phragmites communis, and Bear River, Bear River Migratory National Wildlife Refuge near Brigham City, Utah

Common reed (Phragmites australis) C016 / 3327
Common reed (Phragmites australis) in flower, artwork

Reeds at dawn
Common reeds (Phragmites australis) backlit by the rising Sun at dawn. This grass is found in marshes and wetland areas in most tropical and temperate regions worldwide. Photographed in the UK

Platalea leucorodia, Eurasian spoonbill
Plate 32 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Acrocephalus arundinaceus, great reed warbler
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Emberiza schoeniclus, reed bunting
Plate 29 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Botaurus stellaris, Eurasian bittern

Acrocephalus caffer, long-billed reed warbler
Ff. 55. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Oriolus musa and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) descending into a bed of common reeds (Phragmites australis) to roost at dusk. This bird of prey breeds in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa

Workers harvesting common reeds (Phragmites australis)

Common reed, artwork
Common reed (Phragmites australis), artwork. This single stalk shows the leaves and the seed heads at the top of the plant

Morning frost. Hoar frost covering willow (Salix sp.) trees (top) and grass (foreground), with common reeds (Phragmites australis) and bulrushes (Typha sp. brown, left) around a small lake

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The common reed, scientifically known as Arundo donax or Phragmites australis (Cav. ), is a tall and majestic plant that can be found in various parts of the world. Also referred to as giant reed or flat stemmed oat grass, this versatile species has captured the attention of photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. In the serene waters of Waterland, Noord-Holland, one can witness the beauty of the common reed gracefully swaying with the gentle breeze. Its slender stalks create a picturesque scene against the backdrop of calm waters. Similarly, in Bavaria, Germany, at sunset along the Donau River, these reeds stand tall like sentinels guarding their territory. The Danube Delta in Romania holds another significance for this remarkable plant. Here, last year's harvest provides roofing materials for local communities. The sustainable practice ensures that both humans and nature benefit from its abundance. Photographer Jowan Iven's captivating series titled "Dutch Jungle" showcases low-angle views of common reeds in Laarbeek, Noord-Brabant. These images earned him prestigious titles such as Nature Photographer of the Year and winner in the Series category at Groene Camera awards. Wildlife also finds solace amidst these towering plants. In Gelderland, Netherlands, a male Bluethroat perches on a common reed while melodiously serenading its surroundings. This harmonious coexistence exemplifies how nature thrives when given space to flourish. Whether silhouetted against vibrant sunrises or sunsets or providing shelter for diverse ecosystems along riverbanks and wetlands worldwide – there is no denying that they are an integral part of our natural landscapes. Their resilience and versatility continue to inspire awe among those who appreciate their quiet yet significant presence within our environment.