Botanical name

Triglochin bulbosa

Family

Juncaginaceae

Common Name

Arrow Grass, Marsh Weed
Triglochin bulbosa
Triglochin bulbosa
Triglochin bulbosa
Triglochin bulbosa
Triglochin bulbosa
Triglochin bulbosa

Description

Slender bulbous rush-like plant with tough dark green almost cylindrical leaves. The inflorescence is up to 40 cm tall with tiny stalked flowers; flowers are green and the perianth and stigmas are tinged with purple Seed capsules are long and thin, up to 10 mm.

Found in many parts of the world and in Africa.

When bruised the plant emits a powerful smell similar to a Jerusalem artichoke.

Habitat

Brackish soills, estuaries, marshes

Flower Date

October to June