We've Got The County Covered
We've Got The County Covered
Phragmites Australis, also known as 'common/giant reed,' was added to Montana's noxious weed list in 2015. The aquatic invasive species has been identified in three locations in Blaine County. The exotic variety can grow so thick it shuts off access to watering areas for livestock and wildlife.
Steve Edwards
BCJ News
Readers may never have heard of Phragmites Australis and even more likely never seen it. But, it's in Blaine and Hill County, and that's not good. Also known as 'common reed' or 'giant reed,' the aquatic invasive species was added to Montana's noxious weed list in 2015. Blaine County Weed Coordinator Christian Lehnart said, "Phragmites (said frag-my'-teez) is very tough to eradicate because it's a grass and usually in a place that's wet and hard to access."
Weed experts at Montana State University say the key to eradicating Phragmites is correctly identifying it. Althoug...
