Family:
Cyperaceae
Eleocharis sphacelata
Tall Spike-rush
Other Names: n/a
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Very robust perennial aquatic with stout rhizome with big hollow stems 4-12 mm wide, forming dense stands.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Relatively still water to 2 m deep, but commonly 90 cm deep. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect mid-late Jan, monitor closely as mature seeds shed in 3-14 days. Propagate by seed and division.
Values & Uses:
Excellent cover for waterfowl and fish in dams. Ornamental for garden ponds. Good summer-growing stock forage.