Botanical name
Triglochin bulbosaFamily
JuncaginaceaeCommon Name
Arrow Grass, Marsh WeedDescription
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