Marsh Arrowgrass Triglochin palustris

Other common names: Slender Bog Arrowgrass Family: Arrow-grass Family (Juncaginaceae) Distinctive features: Basically a miniaturized Seaside Arrowgrass (Triglochin maritima). Similar species:   •   Seaside Arrowgrass (Triglochin maritima) - Larger and more robust, 6 carpels, 6 stigmas. Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink;  Irregular flowers Height: Up to 15 cm (6 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas, Bogs and Fens, Lakeshores Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: palustris: of swamps, marshes For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 36 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.