Triglochin barrelieri is a species of plant that belongs to the Juncaginaceae family, usually referred to as the arrowgrass family.

Description Bulbous arrowgrass is another name for Triglochin barrelieri. Tri-, which means three, and -glochis, which means pointed, are the origins of the name Triglochin, which alludes to the pointy ends of the fruiting ovary. (Origin: Greek) It blooms between March and April. Its blossoms are reported to be unnoticeable and not highly poisonous to other environmental organisms. Habitat Water pools on karst limestone, such as those seen on garigue and valley sides, are Malta's preferred habitat. Native to the Maltese Islands, and existed before humans.

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