Eleocharis melanocarpa
Blackfruit Spikerush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eleocharis melanocarpa (commonly known as Blackfruit Spikerush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Eleocharis genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Rhode I., South Carolina, Texas, Virginia