It is also found on patches of bare, wet mud and in open areas in marshes. He noted that is varies considerably in luxuriance and has culms which arch in all directions. Herbarium specimen . Delicate plants less than 10 cm high. Close-up of Inflorescence .
Terminal flowers pistillate, perigynia with two stigmas.
Inconspicuous staminate flowers at the base of the terminal spike. Arctic Island distribution . 6th November 2000.