Reedmace at Belle Isle

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Reedmace at Belle Isle

Image: © Jan Baker Taken: 6 Dec 2008

Typha latifolia, Great Reedmace: Typha angustifolia, Lesser Reedmace: I am not sure which this is as the two species are very similar and can grow side-by-side. Reedmace have thick rhizomes and along with other marshland plants are valued for stabilizing the waters edge by rivers canals and lakes.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.709483
Longitude
-3.516221