Three-ribbed Spike-rush
Eleocharis tricostata
Description:
Sedge with spikelets that have dark brown scales. Fruit is dark brown with 3 ridges. Likes coastal plain marshes and sandy shores. Flowers and fruits at the same time.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Three-angle Spikerush |
| Plant Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Bloom Time: | Early June to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Early June to September |
| Global and State Rank: | G4, S4 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet |
