Branched Bur-reed or sparganium erectum

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Date:1830 - 1831 (c.)

Description:Branched Bur-reed is a perennial of shallow waters such as canals, ponds and lakes.

Flowering between June and August, it can grow up to a height of 1.5m. It has distinct male and female flower heads on each plant.

This example was found growing at Smethwick in the West Midlands by Elizabeth Reynolds.

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This plant is now cared for by staff at Stoke-on-Trent Museums.

Related themes:

Rivers, Streams & Brooks Lakes, Ponds & Reservoirs Canals Agriculture & Countryside

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