Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis
Schoenoplectus acutus var. occidentalis is a robust, emergent wetland reed that thrives along water margins. Tall and slender, its pointed, dark green stems can reach up to 10 feet. Tassel-like brownish flower clusters appear in summer. Its penetrating roots stabilize shorelines, reflecting an adaptation to fluctuating water levels. This variety exhibits a tendency to cluster, forming dense colonies that offer habitat for aquatic wildlife.