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Large Bur-reed - Sparganium eurycarpum
Native Species
Global Rank:
G5
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C-value:
7
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General Description
Stems erect, 30–100 cm. Leaves 5–15 mm wide, keeled at least toward the base, flattened toward the tip. Inflorescence usually branched, each branch with 5 to 14 separate sessile male heads and 1 or 2, sessile or pedunculate female heads, 15–25 mm wide at maturity. Styles 2-lobed. Achenes obovoid, 4–8 mm long, tapering gradually to abruptly to the 2–4 mm long beak (
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).
Range Comments
NT to NL south to CA, NM, KY, VA, Mexico; Asia (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).
Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 7
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References
- Literature Cited AboveLegend:
View Online Publication- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
- Additional ReferencesLegend: View Online Publication
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Garrett, P.A. 1983. Relationships between benthic communities, land use, chemical dynamics, and trophic state in Georgetown Lake. Ph.D. Dissertation. Bozeman, MT: Montana State University. 136 p.- Jones, W. W. 1901. Preliminary flora of Gallatin County. M.S. Thesis. Bozeman, MT: Montana State College. 78 pp.
- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
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