Eleocharis tenuis var. verrucosa (Willd.) J.A. Schult. (Svenson) Svenson
slender spikerush
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
slender spikerush
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
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Distribution of Eleocharis tenuis var. verrucosa
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Introduction
This eastern North American species (now split from the native Eleocharis elliptica) was collected once on Portland Island, now in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (Ceska s.n. @ V). It is not known whether this species has persisted there.
Author: Frank Lomer, Honorary Research Associate, University of British Columbia Herbarium |
Status Information
| Scientific Name | Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleocharis elliptica | Native | S4 | Yellow | Not Listed |
| Eleocharis tenuis | Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed | |
| Eleocharis tenuis var. verrucosa | Unlisted | Non-established | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.