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Schoenoplectiella juncoides

Schoenoplectiella juncoides (Roxb.) Lye

Kaluha, Rock Bulrush

Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Synonym(s): Schoenoplectus juncoides, Scirpus juncoides, Scirpus rockii

USDA Symbol: SCJU4

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Achenes dark brown.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Perianth of 4-6 bristles. Bloom color refers to spikelets. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Bogs, pond margins, wet forests.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:							OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Schoenoplectiella juncoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Schoenoplectiella juncoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Schoenoplectiella juncoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-10-30
Research By: CBR

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