Family:

Cyperaceae

Eleocharis sphacelata

Tall spike-rush

Other Names:

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Occurrence:

Habitat & Site Selection:

Relatively still water to 2 m deep, but commonly 90 cm deep.

Habit:

Very robust perennial aquatic with stout rhizome with big hollow stems 4-12 mm wide, forming dense stands.

Seed Collection:

Mid-late Jan. Monitor closely as mature seeds shed in 3-14 days.

Propagation:

By division.

VALUES:

Wildlife:

Excellent cover for waterfowl and fish in dams.

Ornamental:

Ornamental for garden ponds.

Other:

Good summer- growing stock forage.