Schoenoplectus acutus var. acutus Hardstem bullrush

Previous scientific name(s): Schoenoplectus lacustris ssp. acutus, Scirpus acutus, Scirpus lacustris

Formerly known as Scripus acutus. Stout, cool season, rhizomatous, native, sod-forming grasslike perennial, occurring at lower elevations within its range in standing water or wet muddy soils surrounding waterways; alkaline tolerant. Good for wetland and riparian restoration and for providing habitat for many species of birds and mammals.