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Eleocharis atropurpurea

Eleocharis atropurpurea (Retz.) J. Presl & C. Presl

Purple Spikerush

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s): Eleocharis multiflora, Scirpus atropurpureus

USDA Symbol: ELAT

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet , Terminal
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Black

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , CA , CO , FL , GA , IA , KS , LA , MI , MO , MT , NC , NE , NM , NV , SC , TX , VA , WA
Canada: BC

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-07
Research By: TWC Staff

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