Eleocharis quadrangulata (Michx.) Roem. & Schult.
Common Name: FOUR-SIDED SPIKE-RUSH
Coefficient of Conservatism: 8
Coefficient of Wetness: -5
Wetness Index: OBL
Physiognomy: Nt P-Sedge

Eleocharis quadrangulata A. A. Reznicek

Along margins of lakes and ponds and in shallow water (up to about 6 dm) on sandy, marly, or peaty bottoms.

The roots sometimes bear distinct pediceled tubers. Both this species and E. equisetoides are distinctive large robust plants.

Locations

Berrien County
Calhoun County
Cheboygan County
Genesee County
Hillsdale County
Ingham County
Ionia County
Jackson County
Kalamazoo County
Kent County
Montcalm County
Oakland County
St. Clair County
Tuscola County
Washtenaw County

Citation:

MICHIGAN FLORA ONLINE. A. A. Reznicek, E. G. Voss, & B. S. Walters. February 2011. University of Michigan. Web. July 21, 2019. https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=1117.