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Summary
A tall, vigorous relative of tule, reaching 4 m, with triangular stems and long rhizomes. Cultivated historically in South America for food and fiber. USDA Zones 7–11. Edibility Summary: Best parts: rhizomes, shoots. Rating: 4/5.
Physical Characteristics
Schoenoplectus californicus is an evergreen Perennial growing to 4 m (13ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. The flowers are pollinated by Wind.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.
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Synonyms
Homotypic Synonyms: Elytronium californicum C.A.Mey. Scirpus californicus (C.A.Mey.) Steud.
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Uses & Rating: Rhizomes and shoots edible; historically cultivated as vegetables. Rating: 4/5. Taste & Kitchen Notes: Rhizomes and shoots are starchy, mild, and nutty; similar to tender bamboo shoot texture when young. Traditional/Indigenous Use Summary: Domesticated by Andean cultures for edible rhizomes and basketry material.
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Medicinal Uses
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The roots were once used medicinally, with one source describing them as astringent and diuretic.
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Other Uses
Basketry material.
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Identification & Habit: Triangular-stemmed perennial with thick rhizomes and terminal brown inflorescences. Dense colonies in lakes and riverbanks. Growing in moist and wet terrestrial habitat, and in shallow water. The root system is well-developed. Prefers waterlogged soils in full sun or part shade. Schoenoplectus californicus (California bulrush): Large emergent bulrush with compact spikelets of tiny flowers. It is primarily wind-pollinated, as in most Cyperaceae/Schoenoplectus, though various insects may crawl over inflorescences without being key pollinators.
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Plant Propagation
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Other Names
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Schoenoplectus californicus (California Bulrush)
Native Range
US. USA. Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Bolivia, Brazil South, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Colombia, Costa Rica, Easter Is., Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Is., Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kansas, Louisiana, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Paraguay, Peru, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Uruguay
Weed Potential
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None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not available
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(C.A.Mey.) Soják
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