Schoenoplectus pungens (Vahl) Palla
American bulrush (common threesquare)
Cyperaceae (Sedge family)

Introduction to Vascular Plants

Photograph

© Jamie Fenneman     (Photo ID #11526)


Map

E-Flora BC Static Map

Distribution of Schoenoplectus pungens
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SUBTAXA PRESENT IN BC

Schoenoplectus pungens var. longispicatus

Ecology

Ecological Framework for Schoenoplectus pungens

The table below shows the species-specific information calculated from
original data (BEC database) provided by the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.
(Updated August, 2013)

Site Information
Value / Class

Avg

Min

Max

Elevation (metres)
636 440 842
Slope Gradient (%)
1 0 5

Aspect (degrees)
[0 - N; 90 - E; 180 - S; 270 - W]

78 30 120
Soil Moisture Regime (SMR)
[0 - very xeric; 4 - mesic;
8 - hydric]
5 5 6
Modal Nutrient Regime
Class
F
# of field plots
 species was recorded in:
8
Modal BEC Zone Class
PP

All BEC Zones (# of stations/zone) species was recorded in

IDF(3), PP(5)

Synonyms

Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Scirpus pungens