San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA. 4-11-09. © Joan Avise. |
Southern Bulrush Schoenoplectus californicus A 3 to 12 ft. tall perennial from a long rhizome, common in or near brackish or freshwater marshes, and shores. Flowering June- September. Uses. Back to Cyperaceae of Orange County, California |
The inflorescence is near the tip, leaving a 5 to 10 mm. spur. It consists of 25 to 150 spikelets in clusters of one or two. The perianth is reduced to 2 to 4 reddish brown bristles with hairy margins; 2 stigmas. Stems are 3-sided to cylindric near the base. The leaves are much reduced basal sheaths. San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA. 4-11-09. © Joan Avise. |
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA. 4-11-09. © Joan Avise. |
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA. 4-11-09. © Joan Avise. |
San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, CA. 4-11-09. © Joan Avise. |
San Diego Creek Channel, NE Campus, 6-13-13. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
San Diego Creek Channel, NE Campus, 6-13-13. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
San Diego Creek Channel, NE Campus, 6-13-13. © Ron Vanderhoff. |