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Eleocharis palustris (L.) Roem. & Schult.

common spike-rush (Cyperaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyN
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Eleocharis palustris is a widespread plant of marshes and fens.

Yair (VC79: Selkirkshire); 2014-08-05

 common spike-rush / Eleocharis palustris: _Eleocharis palustris_ is a widespread plant of marshes and fens.

The lowest glume usually encircles less than half of the spikelet in Eleocharis palustris.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-05-14

 common spike-rush / Eleocharis palustris: The lowest glume usually encircles less than half of the spikelet in _Eleocharis palustris_.

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