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Butomus

flowering rush

Other common names
grassy rush
water gladiolus
Botanical details
Family
Butomaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Butomus

Genus description

Butomus are submerged rhizomatous perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and 6-petalled pink flowers held in umbels well above water level

Name status

Correct

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