Butomus umbellatus
About
Butomus umbellatus is a Eurasian plant species in the family Butomaceae. It is the only species in the family. Common names include flowering rush or grass rush. Introduced into North America as an ornamental plant it has now become a serious invasive weed in the Great Lakes area and in parts of the Pacific Northwest. In Israel, one of its native countries, it is an endangered species due to the habitat loss. It can also be found in Great Britain locally, for example at the Caldicot and Wentloog Levels. The plant is a rhizomatous, hairless, perennial aquatic plant. Its name is derived from Greek bous, meaning "cow", "ox" etc. and tome, a cut, which refers to the plant's swordlike leaves.
- Family
- Butomaceae
How to use it
Flowering rush can be used in ornamental gardening, especially in water gardens or along pond edges due to its striking flowers and foliage. However, be cautious as it can become invasive, potentially disrupting local ecosystems. In some regions, it is even considered a serious weed.
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Gardening tip
If you decide to plant flowering rush, be mindful of its growth. It’s best to keep it contained in a water garden to prevent it from spreading and becoming invasive.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Butomus umbellatus
- Slug
- butomus-umbellatus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Butomaceae
- Genus
- Butomus
- Species
- umbellatus
- Wikidata QID
- Q18461
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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