Cladium mariscus
Marisque
‘Uti’uti (FP)
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Tax-deductible donations made to Tetiaroa Society help fund critical conservation efforts, scientific research being conducted at our Ecostation, and education programs for the local schools. Your contribution also helps us advance what we are doing on Tetiaroa as a model for island/earth sustainability. We deeply appreciate your generosity and look forward to sharing our progress with you.
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Donate by check
Please make checks out to Tetiaroa Society and mail to:
Tetiaroa Society; c/o David J. Seeley
10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1850
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Swamp Saw-Grass
Interesting facts
This herb is distributed and found all over the world. In Tetiaroa it grows on almost all the motu and is abundant around lakes. It can grow up to 1.5 m (5 ft) long and indicates marshy areas. It was once used by Polynesians to find fresh water. On other Pacific islands it is used to make paper.
| Family | Cyperaceae |
|---|---|
| Biogeographical status | Native |
| Life form | Herbaceous |
| Abundance on Tetiaroa | Common |
| Ecosystem on Tetiaroa | Around Fresh Water |
sources
legend
S: Society | T: Tuamotu | M: Marquesas | G: Gambier | A: Australs | FP: French Polynesia