Large stands of Phragmites australis often indicate that salt water flow is restricted in marshes

Large stands of Phragmites australis often indicate that salt water flow is restricted in marshes. This non-native grass is beautiful, but salt marshes in the northeastern United States should be comprised of Spartina grasses and other native salt marsh plants.

Photo Location: Massachusetts,Brewster/Dennis, Barnstable County
Photo Date: Mid - February, 2001