Eleocharis (genus)

Spike-rush at QPRC LGA

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Eleocharis (genus) 18 Feb 2024 JaneR

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Forming a dense sward on wet soils beside small lagoon. Unable to ID to species due to it having a mix of characteristics: culm diameter < 1 mm, round; sloping non-mucronate sheath; grooved culm; no rhizome, and no tubers.

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Additional information

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

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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