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Common Reed

Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Distribution in Egypt

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Nile Valley North of Nubia (Location: Delta).

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Global Distribution

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Tropical Africa and Madagascar, the northern limit more or less passing through Ethiopia, Sudan and Zaire.

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Habitat

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Along water-courses.

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Life Expectancy

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Perennial.

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Size

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Height: 2-8 m.

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