Eleocharis geniculata (L.) Roem. & Schult.
| Etymology | Genus | Marsh (Eleo) favour (charis); referring to its prference for marshy habitats |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Knee-like bend; reference to plant unknown | |
| Family | Cyperaceae | |
| Synonyms | Scirpus geniculatus L., Bulbostylis capitata (L.) Steven | |
| Common Names | Bent Spike-rush, Canada Spike-edge | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Pantropical, as well as some subtropical and temperate regions | |
Diagnostics:
Eleocharis geniculata can be found in open wet or marshy areas. It consists of a cluster of stems which are squarish. The tip of each stem holds a brown globose spikelet.
Interesting Facts:
The Bent Spike-rush is considered a rare species in USA and Canada, being threatened by habitat loss and invasive plants (LDWF, 2011).
The Bent Spike-rush grows in wet and marshy areas.
The stem of the sdege is squarish.
Flowers bearing on the spikelet.
The globose spikelets.
References
LDWF. (2011) Eleocharis geniculata - Canada spike-sedge Sedge Family (Cyperaceae). Lousiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov. Accessed on 11-May-2013.Author: Siyang
Posted: 2013-05-11 / Modified: 2025-10-28
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