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Smith, R.W.
Dulichium arundinaceum (L.) Britt.
Threeway sedge, Three-sided sedge
USDA Symbol: duar3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Grass/Grass-like Root Type: Fibrous Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel Inflorescence: Spikelet
Leaf: Dark Green
Flower:
Fruit: Brown
Size Class: 1-3 ft. , 3-6 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent.
Distribution
USA: AK , AL , AR , CA , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , ID , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , MT , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NB ,
NS ,
PE Native Habitat: fresh tidal and nontidal marshes, bogs, swamps, pond edges
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:
Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-11-07
Research By: TWC Staff
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