Butomus umbellatus Flowering-rush is an aquatic plant found along lake shores and slow-moving rivers, and in water up to 3 meter deep. Although it resembles a true rush, flowering-rush is in its own family and can be distinguished by its attractive pink flowers.
is widespread in Europe and extratropical regions of Asia. In addition, it is listed in North America and fully naturalized in southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
is widespread in Europe and extratropical regions of Asia. In addition, it is listed in North America and fully naturalized in southeastern Canada and the northeastern United States.
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Archaeologists who studied patterns engraved on the 4,000-year-old stone say they believe the markings are a map of an area in western Brittany.
They say this makes the slab the oldest 3D map of a known area in Europe.
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A freshly unearthed Bronze-Age stone may be the oldest three-dimensional map in Europe, researchers say.
Archaeologists who studied patterns engraved on the 4,000-year-old stone say they believe the markings are a map of an area in western Brittany.
They say this makes the slab the oldest 3D map of a known area in Europe.
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