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tenangle pipewort

Scientific Name: Eriocaulon decangulare var. latifolium

Family: Eriocaulaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tenangle Pipewort (Eriocaulon decangulare)

The Eriocaulon decangulare, commonly known as Tenangle Pipewort or Ten-angled Pipewort, is an intriguing monocotyledonous plant found in various wetland habitats.

Common Names

  • Tenangle Pipewort
  • Ten-angled Pipewort
  • Hat Pin
  • Bog Button

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Eriocaulon decangulare L.
  • Family: Eriocaulaceae (Pipewort family)
  • Group: Monocot
  • Synonyms: s. Eriocaulon decangulare (as referenced by USDA-NRCS)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the eastern United States.
  • Specifically mentioned in: Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Oklahoma.
  • Habitat: Open wetlands, bogs, and culverts. Often found alongside Virginia chain fern and pitcher plants in bog areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Forb/herb (non-woody plant).
  • Perennial.
  • Linear, dark green leaves forming a basal rosette, typically 10-40 cm long.
  • White-flowered hemispheric to nearly globose inflorescences on a scape, growing to 2-26 inches tall.
  • Flowers appear in small, dense, button-like heads.

Ecological Role

  • Often found in openings within various plant communities.

Quirky Facts

  • One author mentions frequently finding this plant "rising out of the culverts in front of the house."

Further Information

  • USDA Plant Code: ERDE5
  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Eriocaulon decangulare.