Family: Typhaceae
floating-leaved bur-reed
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Sparganium: ancient name, probably sparganon for "a band," referring to ribbon-like leaves
Plants: floating, perennial, up to 5' tall aquatic; stems slender and long
Leaves: floating, flat, thin, translucent
Flowers: female flower green to white, 3-parted; inflorescence round heads on a branched stalk, male heads (2-4) and female heads separated
Fruits: red-brown, dull nutlet with a curved beak,
, in bur-like heads
Habitat: sun; wet; quiet water; in muddy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: floating, perennial, up to 5' tall aquatic; stems slender and long
Leaves: floating, flat, thin, translucent
Flowers: female flower green to white, 3-parted; inflorescence round heads on a branched stalk, male heads (2-4) and female heads separated
Fruits: red-brown, dull nutlet with a curved beak,
, in bur-like headsHabitat: sun; wet; quiet water; in muddy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL Josh Sulman's Key to the Genus Sparganium: Interactive key with photos and descriptions USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Gary Fewless
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
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