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Blunt Spikerush

Eleocharis obtusa

Least Concern

About

The Blunt Spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa) is a species in the genus Eleocharis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Italy, Portugal, and United States.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis obtusa (Blunt Spikerush)

Names in Other Languages

French Eléocharide obtuse

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Canada spikesedge

Eleocharis geniculata

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Chinese water chestnut

Eleocharis equisetoides

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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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Meadow Spike Rush

Eleocharis flavescens

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Acute spikerush

Eleocharis acutangula

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blunt Spikerush?

The scientific name of Blunt Spikerush is Eleocharis obtusa. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

What is the conservation status of Blunt Spikerush?

Blunt Spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blunt Spikerush live?

Blunt Spikerush is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Italy, Portugal, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Italy, Portugal, United States.

What family does Blunt Spikerush belong to?

Blunt Spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Blunt Spikerush endangered?

No, Blunt Spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blunt Spikerush belong to?

Blunt Spikerush (Eleocharis obtusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Blunt Spikerush?

The closest relatives of Blunt Spikerush in the genus Eleocharis include Acute spikerush, Canada spikesedge, Chinese water chestnut, Robbins Spikerush, horsetail spike-rush.