Large-Fruited Bur-reed

This super cool plant can be found in the shallow waters of the Ottawa River.

Large-Fruited Bur-reed
(also known as giant bur-reed and broadfruit bur-reed)

Scientific Name: Sparganium eurycarpum


Size: This plant grows up to 1.2 meters tall.


Habitat: The large-fruited bureed is an aquatic plant found in shallow water. It is originally from Newfoundland, British Columbia, California, Kansas and Ohio.


Native: Native to North America and Eurasia


Status: This plant is currently stable.


Fun Fact: The large-fruited bureed is excellent food for the river, feeding animals such as the muskrat.