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Large stands of Phragmites australis often indicate that salt water flow isrestricted in marshes. This non-native grass is beautiful, but salt marshes inthe northeastern United States should be comprised of Spartina grasses and othernative salt marsh plants. (Image credit: NOAA Restoration Center, Louise Kane)