Eleocharis quadrangulata
Angled Spikerush, Four Angled Spikerush
Other regional names: Square Stem Spike Rush +3 more
- Square Stem Spike Rush
- Square Stemmed Spikerush
- Squarestem Spikerush
- Squarestem Spikesedge
Also known as: Eleocharis quadrangulata var. crassior Fernald +5 more
- Eleocharis quadrangulata var. crassior Fernald
- Eleocharis quadrangulata var. quadrangulata
- Eleocharis quadrangulata var. typica Fernald
- Limnochloa quadrangulata (Michx.) Nees
- Scirpus albomarginatus Schultes
- Scirpus quadrangulatus Michx.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eleocharis quadrangulata (commonly known as Angled Spikerush or Four-Angled Spikerush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eleocharis, which contains over 300 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California