''Sparganium erectum'', the simplestem bur-reed or branched bur-reed, is a perennial plant species in the genus ''

Sparganium ''Sparganium'' (bur-reed) is a genus of flowering plants, described as a genus by Linnaeus in 1753. It is widespread in wet areas in temperate regions of both the Northern Hemisphere, Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The plants are Perennial ...

''. The larvae of the moth ''

Plusia festucae ''Plusia festucae'' (gold spot) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found throughout the Palearctic realm from Ireland to Japan. Technical description and variation The wingspan is 34–46 mm. Forewing deep golden brown, wi ...

'' feed on ''Sparganium erectum''. Sparganium erectum(Fruit)

Subspecies: * ''Sparganium erectum'' subsp. ''microcarpum'' (Neuman) Domin (synonym: ''Sparganium microcarpum'' (Neuman) Celak.)

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erectum Flora of Europe Flora of North Africa Flora of temperate Asia Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus {{Poales-stub