giant reed
nounDefinition of giant reed
: a tall perennial grass (Arundo donax) native to Mediterranean regions that has woody stems used especially in making baskets, shelters, and reeds for woodwind instruments
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The saltwater intrusion into marshes will knock back noxious plants such as cattail and giant reed, creating open water (and) allowing for vegetation of higher quality to grow in its absence. — Gary Garth, USA TODAY, "Top-notch duck hunting on Texas’ Gulf Coast," 14 Dec. 2017 One of the biggest culprits is the invasive weed known as arundo donax, or the giant reed, which clogs the river when water begins to flow. — Phil Diehl, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Flood-control project suffers another setback," 21 Oct. 2017 Cane Hundreds of thousands of acres in the southern U.S., from Florida to California, are infested with an exotic plant known as carrizo cane, or giant reed. — Brian Barth, Smithsonian, "The Next Generation of Biofuels Could Come From These Five Crops," 3 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'giant reed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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