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Scheuchzeria
Scheuchzeria palustris

Scheuchzeria (Scheuchzeria palustris) Other common names: Marsh Scheuchzeria, Pod Grass, Rannoch Rush

French names: Scheuchzérie palustre

Family: Scheuchzeria Family (Scheuchzeriaceae)

Habitat: Wet Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Lifespan: Perennial.  

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: palustris: of swamps, marshes


Photographs: 6 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Scheuchzeria (Scheuchzeria palustris)
Photograph by Christian Fischer
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Scheuchzeria in bloom.

Scheuchzeria (Scheuchzeria palustris)

A Scheuchzeria plant.

Scheuchzeria (Scheuchzeria palustris)

This species typically grows in bogs and fens. Here it is seen with Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea).

Scheuchzeria (Scheuchzeria palustris)
Photograph by Jacob Sturm (public domain)

A drawing of Scheuchzeria made in 1796.