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Sparganium natans Sparganiaceae Least Bur-reed
Sparganium natans
Map updated: March 2008
Species Description:
The smallest of the bur-reeds. An aquatic plant similar to S. angustifolium but with only 1 globular male head, and a shorter bract to the lowest female head.
All names: Sparganium natans L.; Sparganium minimum Wallr.

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