This is the most abundant plant on the Fen. It grows to 1 - 2 metres tall. Easily recognised by serrated margin and keel on leaf.
Flower head is a brown colour.
The Reedmace or Bullrush grows to 2m high. This is found on the fen along the margins of the lake and some deep ditches. It has a brown flower head. The Common Reed grows between 1.5m and 3m tall. It has a 'fluffy flower head' which is purple in summer, turns brown in Autumn and whitish in winter.