Family:
Cyperaceae
Eleocharis plana
Ribbed Spike-rush
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
HABIT:
Perennial aquatic with long, creeping rhizomes. Stems flattened and broad, wider than the pallid or brownish flowerheads.
HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE:
Little known about specific habitat requirements, but thought to occur on heavy clay soils. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION:
Collect seed in Jan. Propagate by division.
VALUES & USES:
Useful for plantings in dams, ponds, and water gardens.