Marsh club rush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marsh club rush |
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Bolboschoenus
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caldwellii
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Bolboschoenus caldwellii, often called the marsh club rush, is a special type of flowering plant. It belongs to the sedge family, known as Cyperaceae. This plant is originally from Western Australia.
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What is the Marsh Club Rush Like?
The marsh club rush is a tough plant that looks a bit like grass. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes, which help it spread. This plant is also perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years. It can grow to be about 0.3 to 1.2 meters (1 to 4 feet) tall.
Flowers and Growth
The marsh club rush produces yellow-brown flowers. These flowers usually appear between August and March. This long flowering period means you can often see its blooms for many months of the year.
Where Does the Marsh Club Rush Grow?
This plant loves wet places! You can find the marsh club rush in drains and swamps. It also grows along the edges of salty lakes and creeks near the coast.
Its Home in Western Australia
The marsh club rush is found in several regions of Western Australia. These include the Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel, South West, Great Southern, and Goldfields-Esperance areas. It prefers to grow in soils that are muddy, silty, or a mix of clay and sand.
