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Bransford, W.D. Mrs.
Sparganium eurycarpum Engelm. ex Gray
Broadfruit bur-reed, Giant Bur-reed
USDA Symbol: SPEU
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Giant Bur-reed is a member of the bur reed family (family Sparganiaceae). Bur reeds are aquatic or marsh herbs with grass-like leaves, and small flowers densely crowded into globose heads in or above the axils of bract-like leaves. There is one genus with about 15 species occurring in temperate and cool regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Australia, and New Zealand.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , CT , DE , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SD , UT , VT , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY , DC
Canada: NB ,
NL ,
NS ,
PE USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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