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Trichophorum alpinum (L.) Pers.

Alpine bulrush

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonyms: Eriophorum alpinum

USDA Symbol: TRAL7

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AK , CT , ID , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , NH , NY , RI , VT , WI
Canada: BC , NB , NS , ON
Native Habitat: Bog/Fen,Fresh Water Aquatic
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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