Fig. 303: Eriocaulon texense: a, habit, X V-y, b, staminate flower, X 20; c, pistillate 

 flower, X 20. (Courtesy of R. K. Godfrey). 



In still shallow water of acid ponds, swamps and low pinelands, and in streams 

 in e. Tex., spring; from s. N.J. to Fla., w. to La. and e. Tex. 



4. Eriocaulon septangulare With. 



Leaves to 18 cm. long and 3.5 mm. wide, usually much smaller, 3- to 8-nerved; 

 peduncles mostly solitary, to 55 cm. tall or more in deep water, 7-costate, usually 

 not twisted. 



In still water and on shores of ponds in (?) e. Tex., spring; from Nfld. to Va., 

 w, to Ont., Minn, and Ind., reported from Tex. but doubtfully in the state; also 

 in the Hebrides and adj. is., n. Scot, and Ire. 



5. Eriocaulon (excuse Korn. Fig. 303. 



Leaves spreading, plane, to 65 mm. long and 3 mm. wide, 10- to 13-nervcd; 



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