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marsh arrow-grass

Triglochin palustris L.
marsh arrow-grass
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Triglochin palustris, known as marsh arrow-grass, is a species in the Juncaginaceae family. It is native to damp grasslands, fens, and meadows, particularly on calcareous soils. The species has a circumboreal distribution, occurring in regions such as Greenland, Canada, parts of the United States, Europe, Northern Asia, and South America. First described by Linnaeus in 1753, the specific epithet 'palustris' refers to its marshy habitat.

Description

Triglochin palustris is a flowering plant found in wetland habitats across the northern hemisphere. It is commonly associated with calcareous soils and is distributed throughout northern Europe, North America, and parts of Asia and South America. The plant's name reflects its typical occurrence in marshy areas. It is present in the British Isles, especially in northern regions, and is documented in various Canadian provinces and territories. The species was first published in 1753 with the specific epithet spelled as 'palustre' in the original description.

Other common names

marsh arrowgrassmarsh arrow-grassslender arrowgrass

Distribution

Greenland · Labrador · Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Nunavut · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China) · Middle America · North America · South America · Flanders · SE · IS · NO · DK · Global · TW · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region

Synonyms

Triglochin komaroviiTriglochin palustris var. crassiculmisTriglochin asiatica var. komaroviiTriglochin palustris f. fernaldianaAbbotia palustrisJuncago palustrisTriglochin andinaTriglochin chilensisTriglochin fonticolaTriglochin himalensisTriglochin junceaTristemon palustrisTriglochin palustris var. salinaTriglochin crassiculmisTriglochin palustris f. palustrisTriglochin palustris f. robustior

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