Sparganium americanum (Wet Lance Lesser Bur Reed)

Sparganium americanum, commonly known as Wet Lance Lesser Bur Reed, is a species of aquatic perennial plant. It features narrow lance-shaped leaves and produces small greenish flowers on tall stalks. This plant is typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and the edges of lakes or ponds. It is an important food source and habitat for various waterfowl and aquatic insects. Wet Lance Lesser Bur Reed can reach a height of up to 6 feet and has a spread of about 3 feet.