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Sparganium

bur reed

Other common names
burr reed
burrweed
see moreburweed
Botanical details
Family
Typhaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Sparganium

Genus description

Sparganium are deciduous or semi-evergreen, marginal aquatic perennials producing vigorous stands of lush growth. The leaves are narrow and upright, the flowers small and followed by fleshy, burr-like fruit

Name status

Correct

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