Gulf Coast Spikerush

Eleocharis cellulosa
Español: Laurel
This is a sedge and not a grass, but it does have a grass-like growth form.



Useful in ponds to provide cover for wildlife and water quality treatment. Good in stormwater ponds.

Tolerance

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Considertions

Aggressive. Best not to use where dense cover will not be appreciated.

Wildlife

Provides good cover and nest building materials for birds that nest in wetlands.

Habitat

Brackish and freshwater marshes.

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