Eleocharis compressa
Flat Stem Spikerush, Compressed Spike Rush
Other regional names: Compressed Spikerush +4 more
- Compressed Spikerush
- Flat Stem Spike Rush
- Flat Stemmed Spikerush
- Flatstem Spikerush
- Flatstemmed Spikesedge
Also known as: Eleocharis compressa f. compressa +1 more
- Eleocharis compressa f. compressa
- Eleocharis elliptica var. compressa (Sull.) Drapalik & Mohlenbr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eleocharis compressa (commonly known as Flat-stem Spikerush or Compressed spike-rush) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, British Columbia, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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