Characteristics
Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla var. pungens
three-square bulrush
Edge of lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds; and marshes. In fresh to brackish water including inland salt marshes. Often in gravel, sand, or coarse soils.
Graminoid
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
OBL (NWPL EMP)
OBL (NWPL NCNE)
S5 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla var. pungens - three-square bulrush
Citation
Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla var. pungens
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Species Distribution Map
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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego. Photo taken: Cayuga Co., NY: 19 Jun 2010
- Andrew Nelson
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Photo by: Steven Daniel. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 19 Aug 2010
- Steven Daniel
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Photo by: Doug Goldman. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 10 October 2011
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Photo by: Doug Goldman. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 10 October 2011
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Photo by: Doug Goldman. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 10 October 2011
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Photo by: Doug Goldman. Photo taken: Monroe Co., NY: 10 October 2011
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