Scirpus litoralis, Schrader

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7. S. litoralis Schrader , FI. Germ. 142 (1806)

( Schoenoplectus litoralis (Schrader) Palla ).

Rhizomatous perennial. Stems 30-200 cm, solitary, trigonous, with leafless sheaths below, the upper sheath usually with a lamina. Lower bract equalling or exceeding the inflorescence. Spikelets 5-15 mm, ovoid to oblong, mostly in fascicles in compound umbels with unequal rays. Glumes 3-4 mm, broadly obovate, emarginate, mucronate, glabrous, brown, with scarious margin. Perianth-bristles 4-6, spathulate-dilatedandhairy at apex, longerthannut. Stigmas 2(3). Nut 1—2(—3) mm, obovoid, piano- or biconvex (rarely trigonous), smooth, brown. Damp places. S. Europe, extending northwards to S. W. Hungary.?Au Bu Co Cr Gr Hs Hu It Ju Rm Si.