P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Marshes, standing water, and fresh-tidal or freshwater shores, tolerant of alkali (Weakley 1998); riverbanks.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early May to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
The stems are sharply 3-sided and the leaves are well distributed along the plant and 6-16 mm wide. The leaves are flat and the leaf sheath is convex. The bracts underneath the infloresence are spreading, leafy and very unequal. The bristles at the base of the furit (achene) are equal to or surpassing the fruit.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture conditions at the site. These could result from overstory removal or changes in hydrology.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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