Eleocharis tortilis
Twisted Spike Sedge, Twisted Spike Rush
Other regional names: Twisted Spikerush
- Twisted Spikerush
Also known as: Eleocharis tortalis (Link) Schult. +1 more
- Eleocharis tortalis (Link) Schult.
- Scirpus tortilis Link
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to North America, Eleocharis tortilis (commonly known as Twisted Spike Sedge or Twisted Spike-Rush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
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, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia