Eleocharis vivipara
About
Eleocharis vivipara is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by several common names, including umbrella hairgrass, sprouting spikerush, and viviparous spikerush. It is native to the southern United States from eastern Texas to eastern Virginia. It takes the form of a clump of thin stems. A spike of flowers appears at the tip of the stem. The plant may also reproduce by growing a plantlet and runners.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Umbrella hairgrass can be used in landscaping to stabilize soil in wet areas, preventing erosion. Its clumping growth habit also provides habitat for small wildlife, making it a beneficial addition to natural gardens.
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Gardening tip
When planting umbrella hairgrass, make sure to place it in a wet area or near water, as it thrives in moist conditions.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eleocharis vivipara
- Slug
- eleocharis-vivipara
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Eleocharis
- Species
- vivipara
- Wikidata QID
- Q5359228
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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