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葦
common reed (Phragmites australis)
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葦はイネ科の多年草です。
The reed is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family, also known as common reed (Phragmites australis). {common reed (Phragmites australis)}
川や沼の岸にはよく葦が生えている。
Common reeds often grow on the banks of rivers and swamps. {common reed (Phragmites australis)}
葦は成長すると高さが二〜三メートルになります。
When the common reed (Phragmites australis) grows, it reaches a height of two to three meters. {common reed (Phragmites australis)}
キタヨシやヨシとも呼ばれる葦は、日本全土の水辺に群生しています。
The common reed, also known as Kitayoshi or Yoshi, grows in clusters along the watersides throughout Japan. {common reed (Phragmites australis)}
葦の穂は秋頃に出て、その若芽は食用として使われることもあるのだとか。
The head of the common reed appears around autumn, and its young buds can sometimes be used for culinary purposes. {common reed (Phragmites australis)}