Phragmites australis (Poaceae): New addition to flora of southwestern Saudi Arabia

Phragmites australis (Poaceae) is a cosmopolitan reed grass, so far reported only in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Our recent field exploration in the South West Region of Saudi Arabia resulted in documentation of this species in Gizan City (Jazan Region). The species is reported here as a first r...

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Published in:Saudi journal of biological sciences 2019-11, Vol.26 (7), p.1563-1566
Main Authors: Remesh, M., Masrahi, Yahya S., Sayed, Osama H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Jazan
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Phragmites australis
Poaceae
Saudi Arabia
القيصوب الجنوبي
علم البيئة النباتية
كاسيات البذور
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Summary:Phragmites australis (Poaceae) is a cosmopolitan reed grass, so far reported only in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Our recent field exploration in the South West Region of Saudi Arabia resulted in documentation of this species in Gizan City (Jazan Region). The species is reported here as a first record in Jazan Region and an addition to Jazan flora. A note on distribution, ecology, and brief description of the plant is also provided.
ISSN:1319-562X
2213-7106
DOI:10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.11.001