Trees & Foliage Gallery

Reeds

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Reeds enjoying that country life. The common reed, native to Massachusetts, are brownish tan, hollow, and pliable. Common reeds were a ubiquitous and valuable resource for Native American tribes in Massachusetts. Their adaptability and diverse uses made them an essential part of their daily lives, from building and shelters to tools, food, and medicine.

Photographed: On a Farm in Massachusetts, New England 2009
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