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.