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Oval Spike-Rush

Eleocharis ovata

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis ovata (Oval Spike-Rush)

Names in Other Languages

French scirpe à inflorescence ovoïde

German Eiförmiges Sumpfsimse

Similar Species in Eleocharis

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Acute spikerush

Eleocharis acutangula

Not Evaluated

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Bald Spikerush

Eleocharis erythropoda

Least Concern

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Beaked Spike Rush

Eleocharis rostellata

Eleocharis geniculata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oval Spike-Rush?

The scientific name of Oval Spike-Rush is Eleocharis ovata. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

What is the conservation status of Oval Spike-Rush?

Oval Spike-Rush (Eleocharis ovata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Oval Spike-Rush live?

Oval Spike-Rush is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, United States.

What family does Oval Spike-Rush belong to?

Oval Spike-Rush (Eleocharis ovata) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Oval Spike-Rush belong to?

Oval Spike-Rush (Eleocharis ovata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Oval Spike-Rush?

The closest relatives of Oval Spike-Rush in the genus Eleocharis include Acute spikerush, Bald Spikerush, Beaked Spike Rush, Blunt Spikerush, Canada spikesedge.