Common Spike-Rush, Common spikerush

Eleocharis palustris

Physical Characteristics

Eleocharis palustris is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

An almost cosmopolitan plant, found in most regions of the world including Britain.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Sap Edible Uses: Sap eaten[257]. No more information is given.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known