Fuirena Squarrosa Michaux, p. 136

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13 Fuirena squarrosa, Michaux

Syn. F. pumila, Spreng. F. Torreyana, Beck.

Spikes two to six, ovoid-oblong in capitate clusters bristle
with the spreading awns; perianth scales ovate, or ovate-lanceolate awn
pointed, the interposed bristles minute; leaves and
sheaths ciliate and hairy; achenium somewhat obovoid,
gradually attenuated at the base into a stipe. Culms
3 to 6 inches high obtusely triangular, striate. Flowers
in August

Sandy bogs. Michigan. Extends
East to N. England, and south to Florida

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