Schoeneoplectus californicus is a species of sedge known by the common names California bulrush, southern bulrush and giant bulrush. It is also sometimes called "tule", but the closely related Schoenoplectus acutus is the species most often referred to by that name.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of California bulrush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Schoenoplectus scirpoides
- Schoenoplectus acutus
- Schoenoplectiella brachyceras
- Schoenoplectus lacustris
- Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Schoenoplectus
- Species
- Schoenoplectus californicus
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