Branched bur reed (Sparganium androcladum)
Description
Branched bur-reed is found in shallow, still or slow-moving water in parts of New England. This-species-is easily confused with the more common American bur-reed (Sparganium americanum), from which it is distinguished by having wider fruiting-spikes-2.5 to 3.5 cm (1 to 1.4 in) in diameter, versus 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 in) in American bur-reed.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Poales
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Family: Typhaceae
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Genus: Sparganium
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