Stock for oboists (5)

I believe the answer is:

reeds

(Other definitions for reeds that I've seen before include "Marsh plants with tall straight stems" , "Tall stiff marsh grasses" , "Water plants" , "Tall riverside grasses" , "Long grasses" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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