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Floating Bur-Reed

Sparganium fluctuans

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French rubanier flottant

Similar Species in Sparganium

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American Bur-Reed
Sparganium americanum
Least Concern
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arctic burreed
Sparganium hyperboreum
Least Concern
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Arctic Burreed
Sparganium natans
Near Threatened
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Big Bur-Reed
Sparganium eurycarpum
Not Evaluated
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branched bur-reed
Sparganium erectum
Least Concern
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Branched Bur-Reed
Sparganium androcladum
Least Concern
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Burr­-reed
Sparganium subglobosum
Least Concern
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clustered burreed
Sparganium glomeratum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Floating Bur-Reed?
The scientific name of Floating Bur-Reed is Sparganium fluctuans. It belongs to the genus Sparganium.
What is the conservation status of Floating Bur-Reed?
Floating Bur-Reed (Sparganium fluctuans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Floating Bur-Reed live?
Floating Bur-Reed is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Floating Bur-Reed belong to?
Floating Bur-Reed (Sparganium fluctuans) belongs to the genus Sparganium, which is part of the taxonomic family Typhaceae.
Is Floating Bur-Reed endangered?
No, Floating Bur-Reed (Sparganium fluctuans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Floating Bur-Reed belong to?
Floating Bur-Reed (Sparganium fluctuans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Floating Bur-Reed?
The closest relatives of Floating Bur-Reed in the genus Sparganium include American Bur-Reed, arctic burreed, Arctic Burreed, Big Bur-Reed, branched bur-reed.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Sparganium — 11 Species

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American Bur-Reed
Sparganium americanum
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arctic burreed
Sparganium hyperboreum
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Arctic Burreed
Sparganium natans
NT 🐾
Big Bur-Reed
Sparganium eurycarpum
NE 🐾
branched bur-reed
Sparganium erectum
LC 🐾
Branched Bur-Reed
Sparganium androcladum
LC 🐾
Burr­-reed
Sparganium subglobosum
LC 🐾
clustered burreed
Sparganium glomeratum
NE 🐾
Emersed Burreed
Sparganium emersum
LC
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Floating Bur-Reed
Sparganium fluctuans
LC
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Floating Bur-Reed
Sparganium angustifolium
EN
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