Cladium mariscus

Cladium mariscus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Cyperaceae
Genus:	Cladium
Species:	C. mariscus
Binomial name
	Cladium mariscus; (L.) Pohl
Synonyms
	Schoenus mariscus L.;

Cladium mariscus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by the common name saw-sedge or sawtooth sedge. Previously it was known as elk sedge.^[1] It is native of temperate Europe and Asia where it grows in base-rich boggy areas and lakesides. It can be up to 2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) tall, and has leaves with hard serrated edges.^[2]

References

^ "Cladium mariscus". Germplasm Resources Information Network. USDA. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
^ Theocharopoulos, Michael (2006). "Vegetation types with Cladium mariscus (Cyperaceae) in Greece" (PDF). Willdenowia. 36 (Special Issue): 247–256. doi:10.3372/wi.36.36120. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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[1] "Cladium mariscus". Germplasm Resources Information Network. USDA. Retrieved April 27, 2011.

[Theocharopoulos-2] Theocharopoulos, Michael (2006). "Vegetation types with Cladium mariscus (Cyperaceae) in Greece" (PDF). Willdenowia. 36 (Special Issue): 247–256. doi:10.3372/wi.36.36120. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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