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slender arrowgrass

Scientific Name: Triglochin concinna

Family: Juncaginaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Marsh Arrowgrass (Triglochin palustris)

Marsh arrowgrass, scientifically known as Triglochin palustris, is a slender perennial herb belonging to the arrowgrass family. It's also known by the common names Slender Bog Arrow-grass and Slender Arrowgrass.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is commonly found in marshy areas, potentially exposing pets who explore such habitats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Triglochin palustris
  • Common Names: Marsh Arrowgrass, Slender Bog Arrow-grass, Slender Arrowgrass
  • Family: Juncaginaceae (Arrowgrass Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: T. palustre (mentioned as a synonym in a German-English dictionary entry)
  • Another species, Triglochin concinna, is also known as Slender Arrowgrass and belongs to the same family.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Marsh arrowgrass is found in marshy environments and bog edges.
  • It is present in various regions, including:
    • Minnesota
    • Germany
    • GR NT YK AK LB NF SM NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB (likely referring to regions in North America)
    • Southern California Marshes

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a slender perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 15 to 40 cm, but can reach up to 60cm.
  • It does not have stolons.
  • The leaves are slender, straight (linear), and flattened at the tips.
  • It has slender, spike-like racemes of sparsely arranged, 1/8-inch globular flowers with a feathery top.

Ecological Role

  • Marsh arrowgrass is a native species.
  • It is often found in salt marshes and along shorelines.
  • It is one of the earliest growing species in southern California marshes.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It grows in similar habitats as other specialized plants like Grass of Parnassus and Lesser Bladderwort.
  • Several bird species frequent areas where marsh arrowgrass grows.