Family: Cyperaceae
beaked spike-rush, walking sedge
[Eleocharis rostellata var. congdonii (Torr.) Torr., more... ]
Etymology: Eleocharis: Greek elos for "marsh" and charis for grace, referring to marsh plant
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Threatened
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Threatened
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 Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: Rare Species Guide; description, conservation, photos, maps, etc. USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin