Species Details

Schoenoplectus heterochaetus

slender bulrush

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Species Description:

Schoenoplectus heterochaetus, commonly known as slender bulrush, is a perennial rhizomatous herb in the Cyperaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Lower montane coniferous forest, and Marshes and swamps (lake margins), growing at elevations from 1600 to 1600 meters. Schoenoplectus heterochaetus is ranked 2B.1, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Seriously threatened in California.

Lifeform: perennial rhizomatous herb
Blooming Period: Aug
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Elevation:
1600 - 1600 meters
5250 - 5250 feet
General Habitats:
  • Lower montane coniferous forest
  • Marshes and swamps (lake margins)
Microhabitat Details:
Microhabitat:
Notes:
Known in CA only from Wilson Lake. On watch list in OR. See Rhodora 6:70 (1904) for original description, and Madroño 40(3):179 (1993) for first CA record.
Threats:
Taxonomy:
Total Occurrences: 1
Element Occurrence Ranks:
A B C D X U
0 0 0 0 0 1
Occurrence Status:
Historical >20 Years 1
Recent <=20 Years 0
Presence:
Presumed Extant 1
Possibly Extirpated 0
Presumed Extirpated 0
California Endemic:
California Island:
States: Name (Code)
California (CA), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Dakota (ND), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Dakota (SD), Texas (TX), Vermont (VT), Washington (WA), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY)
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Tehama (TEH)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Childs Meadows (4012134)
Notes:
Definitions of codes following a county and/or quad:
* Presumed extirpated
(?) Occurrence confirmed, but possibly extirpated
Quad and county data is imported from the CNDDB. Species may be present in other areas where conditions are favorable. These data should NOT be substituted for pre-project review or for on-site surveys.
Presumed Extant
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