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Cladium mariscus

by Johan Wentzel

Plant Type
Sedges
Plant Description

The stems of Cladium mariscus are erect, up to 3 m tall, rounded and hollow except at the nodes. Leaves inserted at the stem base and along the stem. The inflorescence with terminal heads in the form of compressed pannicles, can reach a height of 5m.

Spreading is through stolons arising from woody rhizomes.

It occurs in marshy areas, swamps or along streams.

It is only suitable for big sites or riverine rehabilitation.

 

Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Aquatic
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Upright

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