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Common Spike-Rush (Eleocharis palustris) is a perennial grass-like plant native to regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, including Afghanistan, Alabama, Alaska, and many other locations from Europe to Asia. Common Spike-Rush (Latin: Eleocharis palustris) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Common Spike-Rush is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Common Spike-Rush is a member native to AFG, ALA, ASK, ALB, ABT, and ALG. Common Spike-Rush thrives in wet conditions and prefers light to heavy soils with a pH of 4-8.
Common Spike-Rush grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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