Three-way Sedge
Dulichium arundinaceum

Other common names: Dulichium, Reedlike Three-way Sedge

Other scientific names: Cyperus arundinaceus, Cyperus spathaceus, Dulichium canadense, Dulichium spathaceum

French names: Dulichium roseau

Family: Sedge Family (Cyperaceae)

Group: Sedges

Distinctive features: Unique three rows of leaves.

Habitat: Bogs.

Native/Non-native: Native

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Three-way Sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum)

This photo shows the three rows of leaves that give this sedge its name.

Three-way Sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum)

Three-way Sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum)

Closer view of the top of one plant.

Three-way Sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum)

A nice clump. This sedge is very common in certain types of bogs.


Range map for Three-way Sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum)

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