Giant bulrush, California bulrush
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Schoenoplectus californicus
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Cyperaceae
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Landscape Uses:
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Lakeshore stabilization. |
Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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Availability: |
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Available at native plant nurseries in central Florida. |
Description: |
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Rhizomatous perennial sedge 3-9 feet tall with obtusely 3-angled dark green stems. |
Height: |
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Typically 3-9 feet in height. |
Growth Rate: |
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Range: |
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Southwest to southeast United States to Collier and Palm Beach counties. |
Habitats: |
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Shallow water, marshes, shores. |
Soils: |
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Wet, well-drained to poorly drained sandy soils, without humus. |
Nutritional Requirements: |
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Low; it grows in nutrient poor soils. |
Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Moderate; tolerates brackish water or occasional inundation by salt water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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Low; requires moist to wet soils and is intolerant of long periods of drought. |
Light Requirements: |
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Full sun. |
Flower Color: |
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Brown. |
Flower Characteristics: |
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Flowering Season: |
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Fruit: |
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Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Provides cover for wildlife. |
Horticultural Notes: |
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Comments: |
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We have been adding data for this species for central and northern Florida and welcome any feedback or review. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.
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George D. Gann, 2022 In habitat, Malibu, California Enlarge
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