Characteristics: emergent densely tufted, grass-like plant with drooping seed heads Flowers: June – August Fruit: drooping achines in fall Growth: 1 to 5 feet tall Shade: full sun to partial shade Habitat: swales, low woods, pond edges Hydrology: obligate wetland, fresh water, salinity < 0.5 ppt, irregular inundation Range: southern Ontario, Quebec, New England and south Comments: food source for song birds and waterfowl
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