Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
comosus
ID:
415870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Palla

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 54: 151 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415202



Common Names

  • Comosus Erioscirpus
  • Erioscirpus comosus
  • Comosus Erioscirpus


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Description

Erioscirpus comosus (also called Common Bristle Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erioscirpus comosus is a perennial plant native to North America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It has also been used as a source of food and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erioscirpus comosus has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm and a central yellowish-green stigma. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erioscirpus comosus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F).

Where to Find Erioscirpus comosus

Erioscirpus comosus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in western North America.

Erioscirpus comosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erioscirpus comosus?

Erioscirpus comosus

What is the common name of Erioscirpus comosus?

Tufted bulrush

What is the habitat of Erioscirpus comosus?

Marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

Species in the Erioscirpus genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Eduard Palla (1864-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palla' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307427-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].