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Eleogiton fluitans (L.) Link

floating club-rush (Cyperaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadSlight tendencyNW
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Synonyms | Scirpus fluitans L. | Isolepis fluitans (L.) R. Br.

Eleogiton fluitans is a sprawling sedge of shallow water or periodically inundated mud.

Beaulieu Road (VC11: South Hampshire); 2019-07-16

 floating club-rush / Eleogiton fluitans: _Eleogiton fluitans_ is a sprawling sedge of shallow water or periodically inundated mud.

The inflorescence of Eleogiton fluitans consists of a single terminal, few-flowered spikelet.

Beaulieu Road (VC11: South Hampshire); 2019-07-16

 floating club-rush / Eleogiton fluitans: The inflorescence of _Eleogiton fluitans_ consists of a single terminal, few-flowered spikelet.

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