Eleocharis tuberosa
Chinese water chestnut
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The Eleocharis tuberosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, to Australia. It is a member of the Cyperaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese water chestnut. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. dulcis. Heliocharis tuberosa.

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Latin Name:  Eleocharis tuberosa
Common Name:  Chinese water chestnut
Family:  Cyperaceae
Author:  Schult.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Marshy land and shallow water[200]. The edges of seasonal swamps in Australia[193].

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