Eleocharis (genus)

Spike-rush at Borough, NSW

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Identification history

Eleocharis (genus) 20 Oct 2025 JaneR
Eleocharis acuta 20 Oct 2025 CarbonAI
Eleocharis (genus) 20 Oct 2025 Paul4K

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JaneR wrote:
   20 Oct 2025
Probably is Eleocharis acuta ( the most common Eleocharis ) but always the off chance of a different species. Useful details are: shape of culm: sheath, mouth and mucro.

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Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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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