Saltmarsh Bulrush

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Bolboschoenus maritimus(L.) L. Palla

Family

Cyperaceae

Distinguishing Characters

saline-tolerant; seed production may increase
with water depth, helping its persistence through wet/
dry cycles

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland Establishment method: WS, TP > DS
Growth habit: erect and slender stem arising from tuberous
base; up to 1.5 m Moisture: wet to flooded
Emergence time: within 7 d of last tillage
Competitiveness: high Seed contaminant: yes
Cultural control: rotation; deep tillage may bury tubers;
alternately, long drainage periods and zero tillage
Reported resistance: ALS inhibitor (KOR)
Life cycle: perennial Seed wt: 5.6
Method(s) of reproduction: tubers > stolons > seeds
Dormancy: yes, in tubers Elevation: up to 3,000 m
Light: sunny; shade-sensitive