Triglochin barrelieri

Bulbous arrowgrass
Conservation status
Red Data Book 1989- Threatened Status
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Juncaginaceae
Genus:	Triglochin
Species:	T. barrelieri
Binomial name
Triglochin barrelieri Loisel.
Distribution map
Synonyms
Triglochin barrelieri var. maura Pau

Triglochin barrelieri is a species of plant that belongs to the Juncaginaceae family, usually referred to as the arrowgrass family.

Description

Bulbous arrow grass is another name for Triglochin barrelieri. Tri-, which means three, and -glochis, which means pointed, are the origins of the name Triglochin, which alludes to the pointy ends of the fruiting ovary. (Origin: Greek) A highly uncommon herb has been discovered in the Maltese Islands. It blooms between March and April. Its blossoms are reported to be unnoticeable and not highly poisonous to other environmental organisms. Rizomatous is a perennial herb with one or more stems and all the leaves at the base, as well as a large, bulbous rhizome surrounded by dark fibers (scapes). It easily escapes up to 40 (-55) cm.

Habitat

Water pools on karst limestone, such as those seen on garigue and valley sides, are Malta's preferred habitat. Native to the Maltese Islands, and existed before humans.