drooping bulrush

Scirpus pendulus Muhl.

Scirpus pendulus is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family, commonly known as drooping bulrush. It is native to North America, found in the eastern United States, Canada, the Midwest, parts of the western U.S., and Mexico. It has also been introduced to Australia. It thrives in moist and wet habitats, including ditches and disturbed areas, and can occasionally be found in drier regions. The plant is a perennial herb with a short, thick rhizome system. It features erect, three-angled stems that can grow up to one meter tall, with sheathing leaves and a panicle inflorescence of spikelets that often nod or droop, especially when fruiting.

Description

Scirpus pendulus, or drooping bulrush, is a perennial herb in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to North America and has been introduced to Australia. The plant grows in moist and wet environments, including ditches and disturbed areas. It has a short, thick rhizome system and erect, three-angled stems that can reach up to one meter in height. Leaves are sheathing, with blades up to 40 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a panicle with many spikelet clusters on long, thin branches, often nodding or drooping, especially as fruit develops. It is found in the eastern U.S., Canada, the Midwest, parts of the western U.S., and Mexico.

Other common names

Nodding BulrushPendulous BulrushRufous Bulrushdrooping bulrush

Distribution

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