Isolepis cernua
Fiber Optic Grass, Low Bulrush
Other regional names: Low Clubrush +2 more
- Low Clubrush
- Slender Club Rush
- Small Bristle Club Rush
Also known as: Eleogiton cernua (Vahl) A.Dietr. +8 more
- Eleogiton cernua (Vahl) A.Dietr.
- Isolepis mineae Parl., 1846
- Isolepis prolifera Melis, 1875
- Isolepis savii Palla
- Schoenoplectus cernuus (Vahl) Hayek
- Scirpus cernuus Vahl
- Scirpus leptaleus Dulac, 1867
- Scirpus leptocaulis Torr., 1857
- Scirpus savii L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Isolepis cernua (commonly known as Fiber-Optic-Grass or Low Bulrush) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in Africa, the Antarctic botanical region, Temperate Asia, Australasia, Europe, North America, and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ANTARCTIC, ASIA-TEMPERATE, AUSTRALASIA, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Brazil, East Tropical Africa, Macaronesia, Mexico, New Zealand, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southern South America, Southwestern Europe, Southwestern U.S.A., Subantarctic Islands, Western Asia, Western Canada, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Antipodean Is., Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Brazil South, British Columbia, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Ecuador, Ethiopia, Falkland Is., France, Free State, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Kermadec Is., Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Oregon, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Queensland, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Tanzania, Tasmania, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Uruguay, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia, Yugoslavia
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)
Germany, Illinois, Kenya, St.Helena, Zimbabwe
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