Sparangium eurycarpum
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Broadfruit bur-reed
Broadfruit bur-reed is a perennial that reaches a height of 2-7 feet and spreads via below-ground rhizomes.
Bur reeds are aquatic or marsh herbs with grass-like leaves, and small flowers densely crowded into globe like heads.
This species frequently occurs in flooded areas, where it helps with improving and maintaining water quality by absorbing nutrients and stabilizing waterlogged areas. The buried rhizomes provide a survival method for periods of drought or fire. The large seeds are an important food for waterfowl.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Muskrats feed on the plant, particularly its rhizomes, while the seeds are an important food source for waterfowl. |
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| Historical Uses | Bulb at base of stem used for food. |
| Distribution | It is native to wetlands in Eurasia and North America. |
| Elevation | 0 to 3345 ft |
| Habitat | Areas with spring flooding, and may be immersed during periods of lower water. |
| Communities | wetland-riparian |