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[[File:Beak_reed.png|thumb|right|200x|''Beak Reed'' - Sebastian Romu © 2018]] | [[File:Beak_reed.png|thumb|right|200x|''Beak Reed'' - Sebastian Romu © 2018]] | ||
=Description= | ==Description== | ||
;Common Names:Beak Reed | ;Common Names:Beak Reed | ||
;Classification:Herbaceous, Reed | ;Classification:Herbaceous, Reed | ||
;Description | |||
:This tall water reed is named for the appearance of its twined leaves branching from the main stem. They form a structure resembling an open beak. The long stalks are used as a weaving material for a variety of goods, and are an excellent source of cordage fibres. Beak Reed is a useful febrifuge and anti-emetic. The medicinal uses of this plant derive from the inner pulp of the root bulb near the base of the stalk. | :This tall water reed is named for the appearance of its twined leaves branching from the main stem. They form a structure resembling an open beak. The long stalks are used as a weaving material for a variety of goods, and are an excellent source of cordage fibres. Beak Reed is a useful febrifuge and anti-emetic. The medicinal uses of this plant derive from the inner pulp of the root bulb near the base of the stalk. | ||
=Ecology= | ==Ecology== | ||
;Rarity:Common | ;Rarity:Common | ||
;Distribution:Beak Reed is found throughout bogs, marshes, and coastal estuaries of [[ | ;Distribution:Beak Reed is found throughout bogs, marshes, and coastal estuaries of [[Annexea]] at all latitudes. It is salt tolerant, and thrives in a variety of fresh and stagnant waters. | ||
;Life Cycle: | ;Life Cycle:Beak Reed produces loose sprays of soft brown flowers at the top of the plant during mid-to-late summer. These produce two or three centimetre long pods which burst after drying to produce large tufts of feathery seeds for wind dispersal. | ||
= | ==Related Species== | ||
=Culture= | ==Uses== | ||
;Cultivation:Beak reed is common enough that wild sources preclude the need for purposeful cultivation. | |||
;Culinary:There are no culinary uses for beak reed. | |||
;Medicinal | |||
:*Febrifuge - The roots if crushed and used as a bath can be useful as a fever reducer. | |||
:*Antiemetic - The roots if ground can be used as a antiemetic. | |||
;Other | |||
:*Weaving - The stalks can be flattened and used a weaving material for mats, baskets, and other articles. | |||
:*Cordage - The stalks and leaves are adequate source of fibre for cordage. | |||
==Culture== | |||
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=Stories= | ==Stories== | ||
=See Also= | ==See Also== | ||
[[Category:Flora]] | [[Category:Flora]] | ||
[[Category:Reed]] | |||
Latest revision as of 23:37, 5 June 2025
Description
- Common Names
- Beak Reed
- Classification
- Herbaceous, Reed
- Description
- This tall water reed is named for the appearance of its twined leaves branching from the main stem. They form a structure resembling an open beak. The long stalks are used as a weaving material for a variety of goods, and are an excellent source of cordage fibres. Beak Reed is a useful febrifuge and anti-emetic. The medicinal uses of this plant derive from the inner pulp of the root bulb near the base of the stalk.
Ecology
- Rarity
- Common
- Distribution
- Beak Reed is found throughout bogs, marshes, and coastal estuaries of Annexea at all latitudes. It is salt tolerant, and thrives in a variety of fresh and stagnant waters.
- Life Cycle
- Beak Reed produces loose sprays of soft brown flowers at the top of the plant during mid-to-late summer. These produce two or three centimetre long pods which burst after drying to produce large tufts of feathery seeds for wind dispersal.
Related Species
Uses
- Cultivation
- Beak reed is common enough that wild sources preclude the need for purposeful cultivation.
- Culinary
- There are no culinary uses for beak reed.
- Medicinal
-
- Febrifuge - The roots if crushed and used as a bath can be useful as a fever reducer.
- Antiemetic - The roots if ground can be used as a antiemetic.
- Other
-
- Weaving - The stalks can be flattened and used a weaving material for mats, baskets, and other articles.
- Cordage - The stalks and leaves are adequate source of fibre for cordage.
