Accepted Symbol
ELRO2
Symbol
ELRO2
Scientific Name
Eleocharis Rostellata
Common Name
Beaked Spikerush
Category
Monocot
Genus
Eleocharis
Family
Cyperaceae
Family Symbol
CYPERA
Family Common Name
Sedge Family
Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
No
Flower Color
Green
Flower Conspicuous
No
Foliage Porosity Summer
Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter
Porous
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Conspicuous
No
Growth Form
Rhizomatous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Maximum Feet
3.0
Height
No
Mature Feet
No
Known Allelopath
Moderate
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
Yes
Anaerobic Tolerance
Medium
Caco3 Tolerance
Medium
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
None
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
High
Frost Free Days
100
Hedge Tolerance
None
Moisture Use
High
Ph Minimum
6.0
Ph Maximum
8.0
Planting Density Per Acre
2700
Maximum
4800
Precipitation Minimum
10
Precipitation Maximum
55
Root Depth
10
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
-28
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Commercial Availability
No Known Source
Fruit Seed Abundance
Low
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
No
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
No
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
No
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
Yes
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seed Spread Rate
Slow
Seedling Vigor
Low
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Moderate
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Human
No
Post Product
No
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
