Question: I'm stumped on this one. This flower is growing in the Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, Maine-- shallow at this time of …
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I'm stumped on this one. This flower is growing in the Kenduskeag Stream, Bangor, Maine-- shallow at this time of year. It's about 3 feet high, seems to have only a basal leaf. The stem is round and smooth. There are 6 petals with the style a deep raspberry color. Because there are 6 style on each flower, it seems that there are also 6 petals, although 3 look somewhat different in shape than the other 3. Thanks for the help.
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Dear GMartha, good morning. You've photographed Butomus umbellatus (flowering-rush), a non-native member of the flowering-rush family. This species can be problematic in some settings. This species has been documented in Penobscot County, ME, previously. Your sighting is an important one for keeping track of the spread of this species in Maine. Best wishes.
