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Eleocharis parishii  Britton
Parish's spike rush,   Parish's spikerush
Eleocharis parishii is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California.
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Genus: Eleocharis
Family: Cyperaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Communities: wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSEleocharis disciformis
PLANTSEleocharis montevidensis var. disciformis
JEF + PLANTSEleocharis montevidensis var. parishii
More information about  Eleocharis parishii

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 10/06/2022).