Sparganium Linnaeus. Bur-reed.
A genus of about 14 species, wetland and aquatic herbs, primarily circumboreal in arctic and temperate regions, but also in the tropics of Asia, and temperate Australia. The infrageneric classification shown in the key follows Sulman et al. (2013).
Ref: Beal (1960); Cook & Nicholls (1986); Cook & Nicholls (1987); Crow & Hellquist (2000b); Ito et al. (2016); Kaul (2000) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Kubitzki (1998b); Sulman et al. (2013); Thieret (1982). Show full citations.
Hover over a shape, letter, icon, or arrow on the map for definition or see the legend. Data for arrows not developed for genera and families which may have species only occurring outside the flora area.
© Gary P. Fleming | Sparganium acaule | Original Image ⭷
© Jens-Christian Svenning, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jens-Christian Svenning | Sparganium angustifolium source | Original Image ⭷
© Bruce A. Sorrie | Sparganium americanum | Original Image ⭷
© Erik Danielson | Sparganium eurycarpum var. eurycarpum source | Original Image ⭷
© Sarah Johnson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sarah Johnson | Sparganium natans source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
See something wrong or missing on about Sparganium? Let us know here: (Please include your name and email if at all complicated so we can clarify if needed.)
Cite as...