Bolboschoenus
tuberous bulrush
2 species
1 subspecies and varieties
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Bolboschoenus fluviatilisriver bulrush
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; southern British Columbia to California, east across much of North America to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Fresh or brackish marshes and quiet water, occasionally more than 1 meter deep,
Origin: Native
Flowers: May-August
Growth Duration: Perennial
Bolboschoenus maritimusseacoast tuberous bulrush
Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east across much of North America; cosmopolitan.
Habitat: Salt marshes, wet meadows, and margins of ponds, especially in alkaline or saline areas.
Origin: Native
Flowers: June-September
Growth Duration: Perennial
ssp. paludosus – saltmarsh bulrush, seacoast bulrush