Lakeshore Nutrush
Scleria lacustris
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina, Central African Republic, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, DR Congo, French Guiana, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Niger, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Venezuela, Zambia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Scleria
- Species:
- Scleria lacustris
- USDA Symbol:
- SCLA15
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, moisture-retentive soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetland areas