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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