Eleocharis acicularis (L.) Roemer & Schultes, Needle spikerush
Eleocharis acicularis is common throughout Renfrew County, found in a variety of wetlands in muddy places and emergent shorelines. The culms resemble stiff green needles (the latin meaning of acicularis is "needle-like") and this tiny plant grows so abundant and dense that it can form carpets covering large areas.
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Figure 1. Inflorescence, achenes and scales.
Figure 2. Habit.
Figure 3. Habit.
Figure 4. Occurence map for Renfrew County and surrounding area.
| Accession # | Collector | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CAN 551539 | A. Vogg | 1988-July-13 |
| DAO 585246 | D.F. Brunton | 1987-August-26 |
| CAN 529708 | S.J. Darbyshire & S. Aiken | 1987-July-20 |
| CAN 526926 | A. Vogg | 1985-July-18 |
| CAN 497288 | A. Vogg | 1983-September-17 |
| CAN 497315 | A. Vogg & H. Vogg | 1983-August-21 |
| CAN 570149 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1962-August-06 |
| DAO 252169 | M.I. Moore | 1962-June-15 |
| DAO 252172 | M.I. Moore | 1961-August-31 |
| CAN 570152 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1960-September-19 |
| CAN 570151 | T.C. Brayshaw | 1960-September-12 |
| DAO 252154 | W.G. Dore | 1949-August-04 |