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Trichophorum planifolium
Trichophorum planifolium (Spreng.) Palla
Bashful Bulrush
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Baeothryon verecundum, Scirpus planifolius, Scirpus verecundus, Trichophorum verecundum
USDA Symbol: TRPL6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Species is listed as endangered. Found only along the western shore of Lake Ontario.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CT , DC , DE , IL , KY , MA , MD , ME , MO , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON
Native Habitat: Forest Edge
Additional resources
USDA: Find Trichophorum planifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Trichophorum planifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trichophorum planifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff