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Light green stems on this aquatic emergent hold the unique, spiky, ball-shaped "burrs" which open to white blooms above the long, lance-shaped leaves.
| • | Aquatic (submerged) |
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Spring |
| • | Green |
Often found growing with cattails and amongst bulrushes, this plant provides food and habitat for wildlife. It grows in shallow water or flooded soils in full sun to partial shade.