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Scheuchzeria palustris  L.  var. americana  Fernald

(not an active name)

American scheuchzeria
Scheuchzeria palustris var. americana is a perennial herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California.
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Parent: Scheuchzeria palustris
Genus: Scheuchzeria
Family: Scheuchzeriaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: Freshwater Wetlands

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Alternate Names:
PLANTSScheuchzeria palustris ssp. americana
JEF + CNPSScheuchzeria palustris
Information about  Scheuchzeria palustris var. americana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
USDA PLANTS Profile (SCPAA3)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2024).