Bulrush

Scientific Name: Scirpus spp.  

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Leaves are usually reduced to sheaths appearing like a a cluster of long, leafless stems; stems are somewhat triangular. 
Inflorescence usually at tip of stems.
Moist soil to shallow water; found in acidic to neutral waters.

Scirpus spp. taken by Graves Lovell

Scirpus spp. taken by Graves Lovell

Scirpus spp. taken by Graves Lovell

Scirpus spp. taken by Graves Lovell