Eleocharis pallens

(Eleocharis pallens)

galery

Description

Eleocharis pallens, commonly known as pale spikerush, is a sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Australia. The perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.5 metres (1.6 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between July and August and produces green flowers It is found in and around swampy areas and pools in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia and the top end of the Northern Territory.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Liliopsida
Order:Poales
Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Eleocharis
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