Eleocharis - Wikipedia
Eleocharis is a virtually cosmopolitan genus of 250 or more species of flowering plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. [2] The name is derived from the Greek words ἕλειος (heleios), meaning "marsh …
Common Spikerush - US Forest Service
Like other members of the sedge family (Cyperaceae), Eleocharis has hardened, nut-like fruits with a single seed called an achene. The top of the achene is crowned by a short tooth or diamond-shaped …
Dwarf Hairgrass Care Guide - Shrimp and Snail Breeder
Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis sp.) is a versatile and hardy plant noted for its use in creating thick carpets in aquariums. It is characterized by a short stature, needle-like green leaves, fast growth, and durability.
Eleocharis montevidensis (Sand Spikerush, Spike Rush) | North …
Serves as a host plant for Yellow-Collared Scape Moth and Thopeulis forbesellus. Grass or hair-like leaves that are red or purple at the base and green on the upper leaves up to 20 inches tall.
Eleocharis palustris - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Eleocharis palustris, commonly called creeping spike rush, is a rhizomatous, wetland obligate perennial of the sedge family. It is native to marshes, wet meadows, springs, rivers, pond/lake margins, shores, …
Eleocharis: Dichotomous Key: Go Botany
Floral scales without fine longitudinal striae, lacking spots on the adaxial surface; spikes noticeably thicker than upper portion of stem. Show photos of: Each photo represents one species in this genus.
Eleocharis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
No recent comprehensive worldwide taxonomic treatment of Eleocharis is available. The treatment herein is based mostly on the extensive studies by H. K. Svenson (1929, 1932, 1934, 1937, 1939, …
Eleocharis acicularis (Needle Spikerush) - Gardenia
Eleocharis acicularis (Needle Spikerush) is an aquatic or marginal, annual or perennial boasting very thin, grass-like stems arising from a creeping rhizome. In shallow water it will form short spikes of tiny …
Wildlife and Livestock: Creeping spikerush has a moderately high protein content in the spring and good digestibility. The tops are heavily grazed by both livestock and big game animals, especially after the …
Eleocharis (Spikerush) - FSUS
Most species of Eleocharis do not spread via proliferous spikelets (though it is an important and unique feature in the genus), instead producing culms with a single apical spikelet with a few to many …