Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of sedge plant: Eleocharis palustris is a perennial, grass-like plant belonging to the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is characterized by its leafless, cylindrical, hollow stems and typically grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The wetland restoration project involved replanting native species like Eleocharis palustris.
  • Botanists identified a dense patch of Eleocharis palustris along the lake's edge.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The name is used in scientific contexts to precisely identify this species within the genus .
  • The specimen was keyed out as Eleocharis palustris based on its achene characteristics.

Variants and Related Words

• Common names: This species is also commonly known as common spike-rush or creeping spike-rush.
• Related term: Sedge (n): a general term for plants in the family Cyperaceae, which includes .

Synonyms

• Common spike-rush: A frequently used common name for this plant.
• Creeping spike-rush: Another common name highlighting its growth habit.

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning is strictly botanical, referring to a specific plant species. It does not have idiomatic, phrasal verb, or metaphorical uses in general language.

Noun

1. cylindrical-stemmed sedge