Eleocharis pallens, commonly known as pale spikerush, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
| Eleocharis pallens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Eleocharis |
| Species: | E. pallens
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| Binomial name | |
| Eleocharis pallens | |
The perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.5 metres (1.6 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between July and August and produces green flowers.[1]
It is found in and around swampy areas and pools in the Pilbara, Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance regions of Western Australia and the top end of the Northern Territory.
References
edit- ^ a b "Eleocharis pallens". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.