Eleocharis acuta

Common Spike-rush at Fraser, ACT

Eleocharis acuta at Fraser, ACT - 2 Jan 2021
Eleocharis acuta at Fraser, ACT - 2 Jan 2021
Eleocharis acuta at Fraser, ACT - 2 Jan 2021
Eleocharis acuta at Fraser, ACT - 2 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Eleocharis acuta 2 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Eleocharis plana 2 Jan 2021 trevorpreston

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This was a short plant but there were other larger ones. Leaves were flattish as i have tried to make clear in the photo with the bent leaf, hence my suggestion of Eleocharis plana.

2 comments

   2 Jan 2021
The spike in the sheath around teh lower part of the stem is diagnostic
trevorpreston wrote:
   2 Jan 2021
Thanks Michael. Looks like I need to brush up on my rushes.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2021 01:27 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

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