Eleocharis spiralis is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
Eleocharis spiralis | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Eleocharis |
Species: | E. spiralis |
Binomial name | |
Eleocharis spiralis (Rottb.) Schult. | |
The rhizomatous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.4 to 0.6 metres (1.3 to 2.0 ft). It blooms between February and April producing white flowers.[1]
It is found in and around brackish areas such as lagoons and estuaries in coastal parts of the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Eleocharis spiralis |
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Scirpus spiralis |
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