Schoenoplectus lacustris from Ek Tal lake, Morni, Haryana

Gurcharan Singh

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Apr 14, 2011, 2:27:18 AM4/14/11

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Schoenoplectus lacustris (L.) Palla, Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 38:49. 1888

syn: Scirpus lacustris L.

Robust perennial herb rhizome, with one or two leaves at the base; stem nearly cylindrical with one or more clusters of reddish brown spikelets; spikelets ovoid to oblong, 8-12 mm long; perianth with 5-6 bristles; stigmas 3; nutlets greyish, compressed-3sided.

Grows in swamps and wet soils. Photographed from the banks of Ek Tal lake , Mornih Haryana.

Common name: common club-rush
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tanay bose

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Apr 14, 2011, 3:12:07 AM4/14/11

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Nice shot Sir Ji

Tanay

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Nidhan Singh

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Apr 14, 2011, 10:37:18 AM4/14/11

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Thanks a lot Dr. Gurcharan Singh ji,
I am delighted to have id for plants of an area which is so special
for me. A little correction in the area name, the lake is actually
known as Tikkar Taal.
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Panipat-132103 Haryana
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