E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of BC

Eleocharis atropurpurea (Retz.) J. Presl & C. Presl
purple spike-rush
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

Photograph

Currently no image is available for this taxon.

Map

Distribution of Eleocharis atropurpurea
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Introduction

Previously reported for BC but specimens were re-identified as Eleocharis geniculata. However, in 2013, Frank Lomer collected it at Shuswap Lake near Sicamous (BCCDC 2013 update).

Illustration

If more than one illustration is available for a species (e.g., separate illustrations were provided for two subspecies) then links to the separate images will be provided below. Note that individual subspecies or varietal illustrations are not always available.

Illustration Source: The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia

Status Information

Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Native	S1	Red	Not Listed

BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.

Synonyms

Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Eleocharis multiflora Chapm.
Scirpus atropurpureus Retz.