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Sparganium natans L.

least bur-reed (Typhaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadStrong tendencyNW
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Sparganium natans has (mostly floating) stems with a single male flower-head and the bract below the lowest female flower-head less than twice the length of the inflorescence.

Inchnadamph (VC108: West Sutherland); 2018-08-22

 least bur-reed / Sparganium natans: _Sparganium natans_ has (mostly floating) stems with a single male flower-head and the bract below the lowest female flower-head less than twice the length of the inflorescence.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne