Reed (plant)
Reed is the common name for several tall, grass-like plants found in wetlands. == Varieties == They are all members of the order Poales (in the modern, expanded circumscription), and include: === In the grass family, Poaceae === Common reed (Phragmites australis), the original species named reed Giant reed (Arundo donax), used for making reeds for musical instruments Burma reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana) Reed canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea) Reed sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima) Small-reed (Calamagrostis species) === In the sedge family, Cyperaceae === Paper reed or papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), the source of the Ancient Egyptian writing material, also used for making boats === In the family Typhaceae === Bur-reed (Sparganium species) Reed-mace (Typha species), also called bulrush or cattail === In the family Restionaceae === Cape thatching reed (Elegia tectorum), a restio originating from the South-western Cape, South Africa.