Scirpus
Nota de aplicación
Genus containing 120 to 300 species (depending upon the classification) of annual or perennial aquatic, grasslike species growing in ponds, marshes, and lakes. They bear solitary or small clustered spikes. Their stems are often used to weave strong mats, baskets, and chair seats. Bulrushes may act as a filter, absorbing poisonous metals and toxic microorganisms, thus helping to reduce water pollution. The taxonomy of the genus is complex and curr…