Eleocharis acicularis
About
Eleocharis acicularis is a species of spikesedge known by the common names needle spikerush and least spikerush. It is widespread across Europe, central and southeastern Asia, North America and northeastern South America as far south as Ecuador. It is also found in Australia, where it is probably an introduced species.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Needle spikerush is beneficial for wetland restoration projects. Its ability to stabilize soil helps prevent erosion and provides habitat for wildlife. Additionally, it can be used in natural filtration systems to improve water quality in ponds and lakes.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eleocharis acicularis
- Slug
- eleocharis-acicularis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Eleocharis
- Species
- acicularis
- Wikidata QID
- Q159148
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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