Sparganium fallax is
a perennial herb growing in colonies in ponds, wetlands, etc., where
the water is stagnant, 50-120cm in height, spreading runners in mud
sideways to set up new vegetative growths. Leaves are in an
alternate arrangement distichous way, each linear, 4-10cm in width,
of triangular cross-section; ridges are on the backside.
Inflorescences are erect with no branching and set spherical flower
heads in them. Bloom time: June-September. |
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