spike rush
plant genus
Also known as: Eleocharis
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Spike rush refers to sedges belonging to the genus Eleocharis. These plants are part of the Cyperaceae family, which also includes bulrushes.12
Sedges, including spike rushes, are grasslike herbaceous perennials. They typically have triangular, solid stems and linear leaves arranged in three vertical ranks. Some species, like Eleocharis quadrangulata, are notable for having square-angled stems. Spike rushes, like other sedges, are often found in wet environments such as marshes and ponds.342
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