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Eleocharis engelmannii
Steud. - Engelmann Spike-rush
Native , Rare
By Science Staff
Not peer reviewed
Last Modified 01/19/2012
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Previously included in the
E
.
ovata
complex (
E
.
ovata
var.
detonsa
). This species is possibly more common than the map would indicate. Due to its morphological similarity to the common
E
.
obtusa
(also formerly included in the
E
.
ovata
complex),
E
.
engelmannii
might be under-reported.
Common Names
Engelmann Spike-rush