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Eleocharis intermedia J.A. Schultes

Matted spikerush

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

USDA Symbol: ELIN

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet , Terminal
Flower:
Fruit: Brownish yellow
Size Class: 0-1 ft. , 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Eleocharis spp.

Distribution

USA: CT , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Eleocharis intermedia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eleocharis intermedia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eleocharis intermedia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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