Squarestem Spikerush

Scientific Name: Eleocharis quadrangulata

Distinguishing Characteristics:
•Erect plant with single stem and no leaves, stem is square in cross-section.
•Terminal seedhead that appears scale-like with short white hairs often visible.
•Can form dense stands in shallow water similar to Scirpus spp.

Eleocharis quadrangulata taken by Graves Lovell

Eleocharis quadrangulata taken by Graves Lovell

Eleocharis quadrangulata taken by Graves Lovell

Eleocharis quadrangulata taken by Graves Lovell
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