Eleocharis acuta|Common Spike-rush
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Leafless tufted perennial herb spreading by underground stems. Flowering stems hollow, round in cross section, triangular at tip.
- Size (W x H)
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0.3-0.9m high
- Leaves
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Leaf sheath at base of stem straight across top with a small point.
- Flowers
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Terminal spikelet often wider than stem, narrowly egg-shaped, 5-30mm x 3-7mm.
- Flower colour
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Dark brown
- Flower time
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September to April
- Growing conditions
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Aquatic in swamps, lake margins and along watercourses.
- Commonly used for
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Provides habitat in dams and ponds but will spread readily.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Attracts frogs
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
