Bur Reed

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Plant description

Bur Reed (Sparganium eurycarpum ssp. eurycarpum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in pond and lake edges, marshes, streams, at elevations from 0-4600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

5 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil drainage

Standing

Natural setting

Site type

Pond and lake edges, marshes, streams

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Cattail Border Moth

Bellura obliqua

Alternative names

Common names:

Bur-reed

Botanical names:

Sparganium eurycarpum ssp. eurycarpum

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