Family: Typhaceae
small bur-reed
Steve C. Garske
Kitty Kohout
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 or erect, perennial aquatic, 4"-12" tall with long stems
Leaves: thin, flat, very long when floating, un-keeled
Flowers: female flower green to white, 3-parted; inflorescence round heads, the female heads all from the leaf axils
Fruits: squat nutlet with a short beak,
, in bur-like heads
Habitat: sun; wet; shallows; in muddy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: floating or erect, perennial aquatic, 4"-12" tall with long stems
Leaves: thin, flat, very long when floating, un-keeled
Flowers: female flower green to white, 3-parted; inflorescence round heads, the female heads all from the leaf axils
Fruits: squat nutlet with a short beak,
, in bur-like headsHabitat: sun; wet; shallows; in muddy soil
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, 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
Kitty Kohout
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Brenton Butterfield
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Josh Sulman
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
