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Twisted Spikerush (Eleocharis tortilis)

Eleocharis Tortilis, or more commonly know as Twisted Spikerush, is a graminoid of the genus Eleocharis. Its duration is perennial which means it will grow year after year. Eleocharis Tortilis or Twisted Spikerush's floral region is North America US Lower 48

  • Category: Monocot
  • Genus: Eleocharis
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Order: Cyperales
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Graminoid
  • Native Status: L48 (N)
  • State T/E Status: NJ (E) TN (SC)
  • State T/E Common Name: NJ (twisted spike-rush) TN (twisted spike-rush)
  • National Wetland Indicator Status: FACW FACW+
  • Regional Wetland Indicator Status: 1(FACW+) 2(FACW) 6(FACW)





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