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rannoch-rush
Scientific Name: Scheuchzeria palustris
Family: Scheuchzeriaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CT (pod grass), MA (pod-grass), NJ (arrow-grass),
Scheuchzeria palustris: The Enigmatic Rannoch-rush
Scheuchzeria palustris, commonly known as Rannoch-rush or pod grass, is a fascinating flowering plant holding a unique position in the botanical world. It's the only species within the genus Scheuchzeria, which itself is the sole genus in the family Scheuchzeriaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Scheuchzeria palustris
- Common Names: Rannoch-rush, Pod Grass
- Family: Scheuchzeriaceae (Rannoch-rush Family)
- Synonyms: Scheuchzeria americana, Scheuchzeria palustris ssp. americana
Distribution and Habitat
Scheuchzeria palustris thrives in wet peat bogs and transition mires. It's notably found in Rannoch Moor in west Scotland, a location famous as its sole British habitat. It also grows in wet hollows and overgrowing puddle verges.
Morphological Characteristics
Rannoch-rush is an herbaceous perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's presence in very old layers of peat suggests it has been growing in certain locations for a very long time.
- The name "Rannoch-rush" is derived from Rannoch Moor in Scotland.