Following Phragmites Home: Scientists Use Satellite Data to Map Invasive Species in Great Lakes Wetlands Published December 8, 2012 By News Phragmites australis, an invasive species of plant called common reed, grows rapidly into dense stands of tall plants that pose an extreme threat to Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Early treatment is the key to controlling Phragmites. Video Clip MORE Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. ← Previous Post Zhi Tian Named IEEE Fellow Next Post → Michigan Tech Wins National Diversity Award