Family: Cyperaceae
pond sedge, three-way sedge
[Cyperus spathaceus L., more...]
Andrew Hipp
Robert W. Freckmann
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Dulichium: name obscure
Plants: erect, perennial, 1-3' tall, semi-aquatic, emergent sedge, interlocking stands; stems stiff, round, hollow unlike most sedges; spreading rhizomes
Leaves: narrow 2-7" long stiff, spiraling up and away from stem
Flowers: inflorescence long spikelets in 2 rows in upper leaf axils
Fruits: brownish, beaked nutlet with fine barbed bristles
Habitat: wet; shallows less than 3' deep
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 1-3' tall, semi-aquatic, emergent sedge, interlocking stands; stems stiff, round, hollow unlike most sedges; spreading rhizomes
Leaves: narrow 2-7" long stiff, spiraling up and away from stem
Flowers: inflorescence long spikelets in 2 rows in upper leaf axils
Fruits: brownish, beaked nutlet with fine barbed bristles
Habitat: wet; shallows less than 3' deep
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Robert W. Freckmann
Linda W. Curtis
Paul Skawinski
Christopher Noll
Stephen L. Solheim
