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Botanical Name: Sparganium eurycarpum Common Name: Common Bur Reed Species Category: Wetland Forb An aquatic, emergent wildflower that grows in water up to 2' deep, this species looks like cattail to the untrained eye before blooming. Once in bloom, however, the dazzling ball-shaped flower heads on a zigzagging stalk make it clear that this plant is a wetland wildflower. It grows up to 6' high and prefers full sun. The mature seeds, or nutlets, form a spiky ball, hence the name bur reed. |