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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe Mississippi River winds its way through St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Pointed Broom Sedge
Pointed Broom Sedge
Pointed Broom Sedge (Carex scoparia.)

Description: Perennial, 0.5-3 ' tall. Stems erect, triangular in cross-section, rough. Leaves are slender, light green about1/8 " inch wide and usually much shorter than the stem. Flowers are straw colored or pale brown and occur on ends of stems.

Habitat: Found on open swamps, wet meadows and on shorelines throughout much of the United States.

Flowers blooms from July - October.


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The mississippi river at night.  

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for daily water supply.

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Last Updated: April 28, 2008 at 11:18 EST