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simplestem bur-reed
Scientific Name: Sparganium erectum ssp. stoloniferum
Family: Sparganiaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Simplestem Bur-reed (Sparganium erectum)
Sparganium erectum, commonly known as simplestem bur-reed or branched bur-reed, is a perennial plant found in aquatic environments.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Sparganium erectum L.
- Family: Sparganiaceae (Bur-reed Family)
- Group: Monocot
- Synonyms: Sparganium polyedrum, Sparganium ramosum
- Taxonomic Rank: Includes subspecies such as Sparganium erectum ssp. stoloniferum
Distribution and Habitat
- This emergent plant thrives in still or slowly flowing water.
- It is commonly found on muddy or peaty shores.
- It is not typically found on exposed shores or in rapidly moving water due to its ease of uprooting.
- Distribution includes northern Eurasia, Europe, and Asia, as well as regions east of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington.
- Observed in locations such as Pavlovsk Park near Saint Petersburg, Russia, and Peerdsbos, Brasschaat, Belgium.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a perennial forb/herb with a growth habit described as a water plant.
- Grows to a height of 0.3-2 meters.
- Features winding, crawling, and leathery rhizomes.
- Flowers from June to August.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The larvae of the moth Plusia feed on Sparganium erectum.
Additional Information
- USDA hardiness zones: 4-8
- USDA Symbol: SPER
- Native Status: L48 I
Resources
- Encyclopedia of Life
- USDA PLANTS Database: Link to fact sheet