Eleocharis sphacelata
Eleocharis sphacelata, commonly known as tall spikerush, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia[1] and New Zealand.[2]
| Tall spikerush | |
|---|---|
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| Aurora Bluetail damselfly perched on tall spikerush. | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. sphacelata |
| Binomial name | |
| Eleocharis sphacelata | |
The erect rhizomatous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 metres (3.3 to 6.6 ft). It blooms between February and October producing white flowers.[1]
It is found in and around lagoons and in and swampy areas in coastal parts of the Kimberley, South West, Great Southern and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia where it grows in black muddy soils.
References
- "Eleocharis sphacelata". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- "Eleocharis sphacelata | New Zealand Plant Conservation Network". www.nzpcn.org.nz. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
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