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Smith, R.W.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Dulichium arundinaceum (L.) Britton

Threeway sedge, Three-sided sedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: DUAR3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet
Leaf: Dark Green
Flower:
Fruit: Brown
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent.

Distribution

USA: AK , AL , AR , CA , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NB , NS , PE
Native Habitat: fresh tidal and nontidal marshes, bogs, swamps, pond edges

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL	OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-11-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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