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Dwarf Hair-Grass

Eleocharis acicularis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis acicularis (Dwarf Hair-Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junco de espiga

French scirpe épingle

German Nadelried

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Eleocharis geniculata

Not Evaluated

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Chinese water chestnut

Eleocharis equisetoides

Extinct

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Intermediate Spikerush

Eleocharis intermedia

Least Concern

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Many-Stalked Spike-Rush

Eleocharis multicaulis

Least Concern

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Acute spikerush

Eleocharis acutangula

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Hair-Grass?

The scientific name of Dwarf Hair-Grass is Eleocharis acicularis. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

Where does Dwarf Hair-Grass live?

Dwarf Hair-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Micronesia, Solomon Islands), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, India.

What family does Dwarf Hair-Grass belong to?

Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis acicularis) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Dwarf Hair-Grass belong to?

Dwarf Hair-Grass (Eleocharis acicularis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf Hair-Grass?

The closest relatives of Dwarf Hair-Grass in the genus Eleocharis include Acute spikerush, Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge, Chinese water chestnut, Robbins Spikerush.