LEARN TO say it: Phragmites (frag-mighties) is the name of a tall reed that is becoming a fixture of Chesapeake wetlands.Some would argue it’s a scourge. Beginning this summer, a state program ...

Chances are they saw areas dominated by a tall reed with a big, fluffy seed head at the top. NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce has this report on why this particular plant makes lots of people shudder.