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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Flowering rush
Butomus umbellatus

Flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) is an invasive plant of riparian areas. It is a native of Africa, Asia and Eurasia and was first detected in Laprairie on the St. Lawrence River in 1905.

This plant was brought to the US intentionally as a garden species. It is difficult to control and should not be used in the garden to prevent further spread.

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08/19/2019 - Grant Lake treated for flowering rush; Zebra mussels confirmed...
07/19/2019 - Invasive flowering rush confirmed in Grants Lake
07/09/2019 - Detroit Lakes found a fix for flowering rush problem, other ci...
06/20/2019 - Pend Oreille nets weed control grant
05/15/2019 - Watch out for flowering rush in advance of infestation
09/21/2018 - Our View: Invasives Money with no strings, no accountability
03/20/2018 - Western States, Wyoming Wage War On Invasive Species
09/24/2015 - Sheriff’s divers help Idaho farmers manage noxious weed - Idah...
08/05/2015 - Flowering Rush eradication effort underway on Forest Lake
06/23/2015 - Efforts expand to control invasive plants
12/02/2014 - Invasive species flowering rush blocks important irrigation ca...
08/20/2014 - Invasive Weed Located in Gem Lake
Related Pages

Aquarium and Pond Plants of the World, Edition 2.1
Indiana Invasive Species Flowering Rush