Flowering Rush
Taken at Lanark Loch on 28th August 2014 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in long shot.
 Fact File
 
Flowering Rush.
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AKA: 		Butomus umbellatus.
Alismatales,
Butomaceae.
Perennial aquatic
Grass Rush.
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 On the margins of still and slowly moving water down to a depth of about
3 mts.
July - August.
50 - 150 cms.
In parts of Russia the rhizomes are used as food. It is not a true 'Rush' despite the common name.