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Sparganium erectum L.

branched bur-reed (Typhaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
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Sparganium erectum grows in shallow water across the British Isles.

Kidlington (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2009-05-23

 branched bur-reed / Sparganium erectum: _Sparganium erectum_ grows in shallow water across the British Isles.

Sparganium erectum has a branched inflorescence, with male flower-heads towards the tips of the branches as well as the main axis.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-07-06

 branched bur-reed / Sparganium erectum: _Sparganium erectum_ has a branched inflorescence, with male flower-heads towards the tips of the branches as well as the main axis.

4 subspecies of Sparganium erectum can be distinguished based on the shape of the fruits.

Tring (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2015-07-23

 branched bur-reed / Sparganium erectum: 4 subspecies of _Sparganium erectum_ can be distinguished based on the shape of the fruits.

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