Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Cyperaceae
Schoenoplectus litoralis subsp . thermalis (Trabut) S. Hooper
(Syn: Scripus thermalis Trabut.)
English name: Bulrush.
Local name: Cheho.
Description:
A tall cylindrical leafless or with submerged leaves herb, Stem 3-6 mm diameter,
rounded, green and glabrous, inflorescence brown to reddish brown in colour.
Flowering Period:
February to July.
Habitat:
Emergent hydrophytic. Found in slightly saline and
shallow water, in ditches and rivers.
Distribution:
Africa, Madagascar, Italy, Arabia, from Iran to Pakistan,
India, Australia, New Guinea, also reported from Japan
(Okinawa).
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