Eleocharis macrostachya

Species category

Weed

Common name

pale spikerush

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

AcheneAchene:
A dry, hard, one-chambered, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, as in buckwheat (Fagopyrum) or sunflower (Helianthus). The fruit wall is not united with the seed coat.

Shape

ObovateObovate:
Inverted egg shaped with apical end the broadest.
. Cross section is slightly triangular.

Size

  • Length 1.5–2 mm
  • Width 0.8–1.2 mm
  • Thickness 0.4–0.6 mm

Color

Various shades of brown

Texture

TuberculateTuberculate:
Having small pimple-like protuberances.

Other structures

Tubercle (cap) conic

Identification notes

Barbed bristles from the base.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Cyperaceae

Valid name

Eleocharis macrostachya Britton

Synonyms

Eleocharis perlonga Fernald & Brack.
Eleocharis xyridiformis Fernald & Brack.

 Eleocharis macrostachya.  Achenes are various shades of brown with a conic tubercle.
Eleocharis macrostachya. Achenes are various shades of brown with a conic tubercle.