Flowering rush
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The Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus), also known as the Grass rush, is not a true rush. It is a perennial water plant with pink flowers native to Europe and Asia. It grows on the margins of still and slowly moving water down to a depth of about 3 m.
Introduced into North America as an ornamental plant it has now become a serious invasive weed in the Great Lakes area.
External information
- USDA info (http://plants.usda.gov/cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=BUUM)Template:Plant-stub