Fuirena breviseta
saltmarsh umbrella-sedge, saltmarsh umbrellasedge, umbrella-grass
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Cyperaceae
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Attachment
sheathing
Leaf Type
cauline, simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid, emergent aquatic, aquatic
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Height (meters)
0.5 - 1.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Known Parish Occurrences
Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Livingston, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington
- plant occurs in parish
Wetland Class
OBL
Habitat
Bogs and wet sandy places.