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Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus )

Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus ). Katie Fox. Distribution. Description. Perennial aquatic, herbaceous 1-4’ high Sword-shaped leaves Pink flowers Reproduces via seeds and bulb-lets. Origin & Dispersion. Europe and western Asia Garden plant 1897 in Quebec, Canada

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Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus )

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  1. Flowering Rush(Butomus umbellatus) Katie Fox

  2. Distribution

  3. Description • Perennial aquatic, herbaceous • 1-4’ high • Sword-shaped leaves • Pink flowers • Reproduces via seeds and bulb-lets

  4. Origin & Dispersion • Europe and western Asia • Garden plant • 1897 in Quebec, Canada • Slow dispersion rate

  5. Control Measures • MechanicalCut below the water surface several times per summer, remove cut parts from water. • ChemicalApplication of imazapyr (Habitat) • Imazapyr is absorbed quickly through plant tissue and can be taken up by roots. A permit is required to work in public waters

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