Schoenoplectus californicus (C.A.Mey.) Soják

Bulrush
Cyperaceae

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Protologue: Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 140: 127 (1972)
Pronunciation: Schoenoplectus californicus
Etymology: Gr. schoinos, "rush, reed or cord," and plektos, "twisted, plaited" + of California

Jepson eFlora Treatment

SD County Synoptic Voucher

Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  

Aerial stems are leafless. Panicles of spikelets arise at the apex.

Stem (culm) cross-section, showing 3-sided shape, typical of sedges.

Spikelets with anthers protruding from bracts.


Spikelets with styles protruding from bracts.