Bolboschoenus fluviatilis

Marsh Club-rush at Belconnen, ACT

Bolboschoenus fluviatilis at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis at Belconnen, ACT - 21 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Bolboschoenus fluviatilis 29 Apr 2023 JaneR
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis 29 Apr 2023 pinnaCLE

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Planting at water's edge in stormwater containment area at S end of Lake Ginninderra beside skate park and multi-storey towers. Specimen submitted to herbarium and IDed by botanist. The culm stem is triangularly shaped with 'sharp' edges.

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JaneR wrote:
   29 Apr 2023
Robustness and culm diameter are useful for separating Bolboschoenus medianus from B. Fluviatilis.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 21 Mar 2023 12:11 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

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