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| {{short description|Common name for various tall grass-like plants of wetlands}} | |||
| ] in the estuary of the ].]] | ] in the estuary of the ].]] | ||
| '''Reed''' is a common name for several tall, ] of ]s. | '''Reed''' is a common name for several tall, ] of ]s. | ||
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| ===In the grass family, ]=== | ===In the grass family, ]=== | ||
| * Common reed ('']''), the original species named reed | * Common reed ('']''), the original species named reed | ||
| * Giant reed ('']''), used for making ] for musical instruments | * Giant reed ('']''), used for making ] for musical instruments | ||
| * Burma reed ('']'') | * Burma reed ('']'') | ||
| * Reed canary-grass ('']'') | * Reed canary-grass ('']'') | ||
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| ===In the sedge family, ]=== | ===In the sedge family, ]=== | ||
| * Paper reed or papyrus ('']''), the source of the Ancient Egyptian writing material, also used for making boats | * Paper reed or papyrus ('']''), the source of the Ancient Egyptian writing material, also used for making ] | ||
| ===In the family ]=== | ===In the family ]=== | ||
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| ==Use in construction== | ==Use in construction== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ⚫ | Many different cultures have used reeds in construction of buildings of various types for at least thousands of years. One contemporary example is the ]. | ||
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| ⚫ | Many different cultures have used reeds in construction of buildings of various types for at least thousands of years. One contemporary example is the ] (aka "Marsh Arabs |
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| ===Thatching=== | ===Thatching=== | ||
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| ==Use in music== | ==Use in music== | ||
| ] used '']'' to make ] known as |
] used '']'' to make ] known as kalamaulos; this is a compound word, from kalamos (cane) + aulos (flute). At the time, the best cane for flutes came from the banks of river Kephissos, in Attica, Greece. Several kalamaulos tuned differently and tied together, made a syrinx or ]. ''A. donax'' is still the principal source material of ] makers for ]s, ]s, ]s, ]s, ]s, and other ] instruments.<ref>{{cite book|last=Opperman|first=Kalman|title=Handbook for making and Adjusting Single Reeds|year=1956|publisher=Chappell & Co.|location=New York, New York|pages=40}}</ref> The ] in southern France contains the best-known supply of instrument reeds. | ||
| ==Other uses== | ==Other uses== | ||
| ] and, even more commonly, ] stems are used as "reed sticks" to wick and disperse the scent of ]s in aroma diffusers. (See {{slink|Rattan|Food source |
] and, even more commonly, ] stems are used as "reed sticks" to wick and disperse the scent of ]s in aroma diffusers. (See {{slink|Rattan|Food source}}.) | ||
| Certain reed species were used in the manufacture of the writing implement, ]s, by ]. The use is still in practice today within the field of ], specifically ]. (see {{section link|Calligraphy|Tools}}.) | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==References== | |||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
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Common name for various tall grass-like plants of wetlands
Reed is a common name for several tall, grass-like plants of wetlands.
Varieties
They are all members of the order Poales (in the modern, expanded circumscription), and include:
In the grass family, Poaceae
- Common reed (Phragmites australis), the original species named reed
- Giant reed (Arundo donax), used for making reeds for musical instruments
- Burma reed (Neyraudia reynaudiana)
- Reed canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea)
- Reed sweet-grass (Glyceria maxima)
- Small-reed (Calamagrostis species)
In the sedge family, Cyperaceae
- Paper reed or papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), the source of the Ancient Egyptian writing material, also used for making boats
In the family Typhaceae
- Bur-reed (Sparganium species)
- Reed-mace (Typha species), also called bulrush or cattail
In the family Restionaceae
- Cape thatching reed (Elegia tectorum), a restio originating from the South-western Cape, South Africa.
- Thatching reed (Thamnochortus insignis), another restio species originating from the same geographic region.
Use in construction
Many different cultures have used reeds in construction of buildings of various types for at least thousands of years. One contemporary example is the Marsh Arabs.
Thatching
Main article: Thatching
Phragmites australis, the common reed, is used in many areas for thatching roofs. In the United Kingdom, common reed used for this purpose is known as "Norfolk reed" or "water reed". However, "wheat reed" and "Devon reed" are not reeds but long-stemmed wheat straw.
Use in music
Ancient Greeks used Arundo donax to make flutes known as kalamaulos; this is a compound word, from kalamos (cane) + aulos (flute). At the time, the best cane for flutes came from the banks of river Kephissos, in Attica, Greece. Several kalamaulos tuned differently and tied together, made a syrinx or Panpipes. A. donax is still the principal source material of reed makers for clarinets, saxophones, oboes, bassoons, bagpipes, and other woodwind instruments. The Var country in southern France contains the best-known supply of instrument reeds.
Other uses
Bamboo and, even more commonly, rattan stems are used as "reed sticks" to wick and disperse the scent of essential oils in aroma diffusers. (See Rattan § Food source.)
Certain reed species were used in the manufacture of the writing implement, Reed pens, by scribes of antiquity. The use is still in practice today within the field of Art, specifically Calligraphy. (see Calligraphy § Tools.)
See also
References
- Opperman, Kalman (1956). Handbook for making and Adjusting Single Reeds. New York, New York: Chappell & Co. p. 40.
External links
Index of plants with the same common nameThis page is an index of articles on plant species (or higher taxonomic groups) with the same common name (vernacular name). If an internal link led you here, you may wish to edit the linking article so that it links directly to the intended article. Categories: