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Etymology: Schoenoplectus: Greek a 'rush leek' ' plecto for "plaited, twisted"
schoenos for "rush or reed"
Plants: limp perennial, to 40" tall, aquatic sedge; stems slender, float; fine rhizomes Leaves: from base, sheathing each other, hair-like, 1-5 length-wise veins with crossing veins Flowers: inflorescence solitary spikelet, floral leaf extends above spikelet, scales of spikelet thin and light brown Fruits: nutlet beneath scales, 3 angles, slender beak Habitat: in water to >40"; in sediment soil Conservation Status: Native |
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