Scientific Name
Bolboschoenus maritimus
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Bolboschoenus maritimus (L.) Palla
Park
Point Reyes National Seashore (PORE)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
saltmarsh bulrush
Park Synonyms
Scirpus maritimus
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Lilianae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Bolboschoenus |
| Species | Bolboschoenus maritimus |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Howell refers to S. robustus, but probably what is now referred to as S. maritimus.; Data Source: Howell, Marin Flora
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: BibKey 552002
Abundance
Uncommon
Abundance Notes
Locally abundant (Limantour Spit) especially in brackish conditions; often appearing near freshwater influences (stream outlets or subsurface seeps), or after high rainfall years. Occurs in upper low marsh zone, especially in finer sediments.; Data Source: BibKey #552002
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
7
References
Vouchers
1
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
TJM - I&M Office
Created Date
5/6/2003 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
wrehlaender@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
12/11/2019 1:11:49 PM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Converted from PORE Word file 'GF PORE Plant List - Revision 2.doc' by I&M Office
Name changed from Scirpus maritimus on 10-17-16 to reflect the Jepson Manual 2. This source both updated the genus name and added a subspecies (only one ssp).
