© Ralph Forbes
© Ralph Forbes
Map updated: March 2008
:: Flora of Northern Ireland ::
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| Sparganium angustifolium | Sparganiaceae | Floating Bur-reed |
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© Ralph Forbes |
© Ralph Forbes |
Map updated: March 2008 |
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| Species Description: |
| An aquatic plant of deep water in acid lakes; the stems and leaves are floating. Similar to S. natans but generally bigger, with (usually) 2 globular male heads and with a long bract to the lowest female head. |
| All names: Sparganium angustifolium Michaux; Sparganium affine Schnizl.; Sparganium natans auct. |
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