Eleocharis sp.

1 Spike-rush at Gungahlin, ACT

Eleocharis sp. at Gungahlin, ACT - 4 Oct 2023
Eleocharis sp. at Gungahlin, ACT - 4 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Eleocharis sp. 5 Oct 2023 JaneR
Eleocharis acuta 4 Oct 2023 natureguy
Unidentified 4 Oct 2023 trevorpreston

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Short flattish stems

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JaneR wrote:
   5 Oct 2023
Nice photo
'flattish' and 'short' suggests possibly Eleocharis gracilis, which is a species I am not familiar with. Not enough characteristics evident to confirm ID as E. gracilis (needs mouth of sheath; style; nut), so has to be Eleocharis sp. .

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Sighting information

  • 50 Abundance
  • 4 Oct 2023 01:01 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Eleocharis sp. Scientific name
  • Spike-rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 810m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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