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Square Rush Eleocharis quadrangulata

Phonetic Spelling: el-ee-OK-ar-iss kwad-ran-gew-LAY-tuh
Description: This plant grows along by rivers. streams and lakes. Its vibrant green color will have you thinking of rolling hills of England or walking along the lakes. It's a plant to look for and study it's every detail. It is a beauty in its own rights and one that surely stands tall along the water's edge.
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Cultivars / Varieties:

Tags:

#cultivars #green #riparian #wetlands #grass #stream banks #NC native #tall #lakes #obligate-wetland #pond edge

Grass — Grass David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0

Grass — Grass Robert H. Mohlenbrock CC0

Cultivars / Varieties:

Tags:

#cultivars #green #riparian #wetlands #grass #stream banks #NC native #tall #lakes #obligate-wetland #pond edge

Attributes:
Genus:

Eleocharis

Species:

quadrangulata

Family:

Cyperaceae

Country Or Region Of Origin:

S. Ontario to Central & E. U.S.A., Mexico

Whole Plant Traits:
Plant Type:

Native Plant

Water Plant

Cultural Conditions:
Light:

Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Leaves:
Hairs Present:

No

Stem:
Stem Is Aromatic:

No