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Search Term(s): Eriocaulon aquaticum   (1 record found)

ERIOCAULACEAE
Pipewort Family
Eriocaulon aquaticum  (seven-angled pipewort)   
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Synonym
Eriocaulon septangulare Withering
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Eriocaulon: from the Greek erion (wool) and kaulos (plant stem); aquaticum: lives in water
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Atlantic white cedar swamps and bogs, acidic fen-like habitats
State Status
Rare
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Rare
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
9
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
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