Pragmites australis

Reed is a generic term used to describe numerous plants including:

• Common Reed (Phragmites australis Cav.) - this is the species originally named reed
• Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.)
• Burma Reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana)
• Bur-reed (Sparganium eurycarpum)

All listed species play important role in forming of reedbeds.