Etymology: Triglochin: from the Greek tri, "three," and glochis, "a point," referring to the fruit of some species
Plants: erect, perennial, 8"-16" tall forb with very slender stems
Leaves: erect, up to 12" long and narrow
Flowers: 6-parted, each flower stalk thin and straight; inflorescence a 4"-8" spike-like cluster (raceme); blooms May-July
Fruits: linear capsule,
Habitat: sun; moist; bogs, fens
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Special Concern

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos