Scirpus californicus (Giant Bulrush)

The Giant Bulrush (Scirpus californicus) is an aquatic plant known for its tall, cylindrical stems. It is a large perennial grass-like plant that forms dense stands in freshwater marshes, wetlands, and along the edges of lakes and ponds. The leaves are long and slender, while the flowering structures are large and located at the top of the stems. This plant provides important habitat for various wildlife species and helps stabilize wetland areas.