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Butomus umbellatus L.

Family: Butomaceae

flowering-rush

Kitty Kohout

Emmet J. Judziewicz

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Etymology: Butomus: Greek bous for "ox;" tomos for "cutting" referring to sharp leaf edge, unsuitable for fodder
Plants: erect, perennial, emergent aquatic 1'-5' tall; stout rhizomes
Leaves: sword-shaped, narrow, triangular in cross section, up to 40" tall
Flowers: pink to white, 3- or 6-parted, 3/4"-1" wide, on thin stalks; inflorescence rounded, irregular umbels; blooms June-Aug.
Fruits: dry seed with a long beaked; rarely germinating
Habitat: wet; shores, marshes, lakes, streams; in muddy soil
Invasiveness: Prohibited Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established; potentially invasive

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Invasive Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.

Emmet J. Judziewicz

Paul Drobot

Kurt Stüber

Elizabeth Parnis

Paul Skawinski

Paul Drobot

Emmet J. Judziewicz

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Butomus umbellatus L. Family: Butomaceae flowering-rush Kitty Kohout Emmet J. Judziewicz Open Interactive Map Traits Links Etymology: Butomus: Greek bous for "ox;" tomos for "cutting" referring to sharp leaf edge, unsuitable for fodder Plants: erect, perennial, emergent aquatic 1'-5' tall; stout rhizomes Leaves: sword-shaped, narrow, triangular in cross section, up to 40" tall Flowers: pink to white, 3- or 6-parted, 3/4"-1" wide, on thin stalks; inflorescence rounded, irregular umbels; blooms June-Aug. Fruits: dry seed with a long beaked; rarely germinating Habitat: wet; shores, marshes, lakes, streams; in muddy soil Invasiveness: Prohibited Invasive - Eradicate! Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established; potentially invasive Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Invasive Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Emmet J. Judziewicz Paul Drobot Kurt Stüber Elizabeth Parnis Paul Skawinski Paul Drobot Paul Drobot Emmet J. Judziewicz Botanical Illustration Botanical Illustration View All 48 Images
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