Flowering Rush |
Flowering Rush |
Butomus umbellatus |
Flowering Rush Family --- Butomaceae |
An introduced species found at the muddy shores of rivers and lakes. Pinkish-white,
3-petalled flowers in umbels at the top of long, rigid stalks. Leaves triangular
in cross-section, 1 to 4 feet long and narrow. (Photographed at Brittania Bay of the Ottawa River, Ottawa, Ontario - late July) |
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