Eleocharis (genus)
1 Spike-rush at Gungahlin, ACT
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| Eleocharis (genus) | JaneR | 5 Oct 2023 | |
| Eleocharis acuta | natureguy | 4 Oct 2023 | |
| Unverified | trevorpreston | 4 Oct 2023 |
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Short flattish stems
1 comment
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. .
'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. .
Location information
- Coordinates 149.116954-35.212095
- Altitude 630.6m
- Maps Gungaderra Grasslands
- Places Gungahlin, ACT
Sighting information
- 50 Abundance
- 4 Oct 2023 01:01 PM Recorded on
- trevorpreston Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- trevorpreston Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Eleocharis (genus) Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes Plants
Species information
- Eleocharis (genus) Scientific name
- Spike-rush Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 810m Recorded at altitude
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