Habitat:

Fresh and brackish water, especially bogs

Location relative to water:

Rooted onshore or underwater with emergent body

Range:

Saskatchewan east to Newfoundland and south to Florida

Stems:

• Somewhat triangular
• Stiff
• Fleshy
• Green
• Few side branches – most radiate from top

Leaves:

• Channeled

Flowers:

• Brown
• Scaly