Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald

Scientific Name: Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald

<i>Eleocharis quadrangulata</i> (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolELQUC
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsELQUC

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum5.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum24
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Growth FormBunch
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Growth RateModerate
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Eleocharis quadrangulata</i> (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald

<i>Eleocharis quadrangulata</i> (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald

<i>Eleocharis quadrangulata</i> (Michx.) Roem. & Schult. var. crassior Fernald

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