Eleocharis montevidensis
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| Species: | E. montevidensis
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Eleocharis montevidensis is a species of spikesedge known by the common name sand spikerush. It is a widespread coastal plant native to the Americas. It grows in moist, sandy spots in many habitat types, including lakes, riverbanks, wet meadows, and springs. It has a disjunct distribution, in North America (southern United States from California to the Carolinas, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras) and South America (Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Uruguay).[1][2]
Description
Eleocharis montevidensis is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming tufts or mats of erect, firm stems up to half a meter tall. The narrow grasslike leaves are dark purplish or reddish brown at the bases, becoming lighter in color toward the tips, and drying to a thin, papery texture. The inflorescence is an oval-shaped spikelet appearing at the tip of the stem. It is under a centimeter long and made up of several flowers covered in brownish bracts.[3]
Eleocharis montevidensis have often been called either E. montana or E. palmeri in some North American publications.[3]
Cultivation
It is sometimes cultivated as an aquatic plant for water gardens.
References
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Photo gallery
Media related to Eleocharis montevidensis at Wikimedia Commons
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