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  7. Spikerushes
  8. Flat-stem Spikerush

species 1,292 observations

Flat-stem Spikerush

Eleocharis compressa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Mottled Marble, Yellow-collared Scape Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Sandhill Crane, Ring-necked Duck 10

Children

  • Compressed Spikerush

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS.

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