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Eleocharis albida

Bermuda Spike Rush, White Spikerush
Also known as: Eleocharis albida var. berlandieri (C.B.Clarke) Britton +8 more
  • Eleocharis albida var. berlandieri (C.B.Clarke) Britton
  • Eleocharis berlandieri C.B.Clarke
  • Eleocharis bermudiana Britton
  • Eleocharis simplex (Elliott) A.Dietr.
  • Isolepis aphylla Boeckeler
  • Scirpus albidus (Torr.) Kuntze
  • Scirpus simplex Elliott
  • Trichophyllum albidum (Torr.) House
  • Trichophyllum simplex (Elliott) House
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eleocharis albida (commonly known as Bermuda spike rush or White Spikerush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eleocharis, which contains over 300 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bermuda, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas

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