Reed

Reed

1. Any of various tall perennial grasses, especially of the genera Phragmites or Arundo, having hollow stems, broad leaves, and large plume like terminal panicles. Reeds often grow in marshes.
2. The stalk of any of these plants. He made a whistle for some of the reeds.
3. A collection of these stalks. Some reeds are used for making baskets.

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Shown is some reed canary grass