
Calcareous fens and marshes, mafic fens, wet meadows, alluvial swamps, freshwater and oligohaline tidal marshes, tidal swamps, and interdune ponds. Infrequent to rare in Virginia mountains, northern and central Piedmont, and northern Coastal Plain
Dense sword-like foliage provides a safe hiding and resting spot for frogs, insects, and other small wetland animals. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Nausea, salivation, vomiting, abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, elevated temperature following ingestion; short-lasting skin irritation upon contact with seeds, rootstock, or cell sap. Highest concentration in rhizomes
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