Characteristics
Sparganium americanum Nutt.
American bur-reed
Edges of lakes, ponds, and slow moving streams; channels in swamps, marshes, and rich fens; and marshes. This species generally occurs in shallow water on mucky soils.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
OBL (NWPL)
OBL (NWPL EMP)
OBL (NWPL NCNE)
S5 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Citation
Sparganium americanum Nutt.
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.
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Synonyms
Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 31 Jul 2008
- Andrew Nelson
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 28 July 2020
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Photo by: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 28 July 2020
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