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On the shores of reservoirs, in the middle of marsh green tall grass, you can often see this beautiful plant - light pink flowers of the susak, collected in rather large umbrella-shaped inflorescences, quickly catch the eye and attract attention. Susak is grown both in coastal areas and in water bodies. In nature, it grows along the banks of rivers and ponds, as well as near meadow bogs
Getting to know the plant
Susak, or umbrella susak - the only representative of the family of the same name Susak. The height of the susak can vary from 30 to 150 cm. This rather large perennial is endowed with a thick (approximately 1.5 - 2 cm) and long horizontal rhizome, on the upper side of which there are linear triangular leaves arranged in two rows, and on the lower side numerous roots. The vegetative buds that give rise to new rhizomes appear from the leaf sinuses, and leafless legs of beautiful inflorescences also come from them.
Leaves extending from the very bases of the stems of the shrimp are narrow, long (their length can reach 1 m) and erect. In general, they are flat, although at the very base they are slightly faceted.
Susak inflorescences are located on cylindrical rather long peduncles and look like ordinary umbrellas, equipped with wrappers from bracts. In fact, these umbrellas are false. They are formed by one apical flower, as well as three so-called convolutions - independent inflorescences emerging from the axils of the bracts, often branched. And the impression of umbrellas is made by long pedicels and strongly shortened axes of the convolutions. Inflorescences until the start of flowering are surrounded by bracts that subsequently bend down.
Susak does not bloom at the same time - this feature allows you to significantly extend the period of its decorative effect.
Susak fruits are multileaf, each leaflet in which is opened along the seams located on the carpels. Its seeds are short-cylindrical, light and small. They fall out of the leaflets when large animals or wind swing the fruiting inflorescences. Despite the fact that they quickly begin to sink in water, over relatively short distances they can still be spread by water birds or water streams.
The fine susak is widespread in Europe, as well as in extratropical regions of Asia, with the exception of the Arctic, the taiga zone (more precisely, its northern part) and high mountains above 1000 meters above sea level. It is also cultivated in the USA and Canada.
Susak application
Susak's medicinal properties have found their application in folk medicine. And endowed with a fairly large amount of starch, the rhizomes of this plant are suitable for human consumption. They can be ground into flour and baked, dried, steamed and baked. Before acquaintance with bread, they were the main source of plant nutrition among the Yakuts. Susak is also considered to be an excellent honey plant.
Susak leaves are used to make a variety of wickerwork, including mats and mats.
Mainly this plant, of course, is used to decorate coastal areas and water bodies, which are literally transformed thanks to it.
How to grow
Susak perfectly reproduces vegetatively with the help of lateral buds of rhizomes. The best option for its rooting will be gley soils. Slow-flowing clean water also contributes to the favorable development of the susak. The depth of planting a plant in water bodies should be approximately ten centimeters. It is also allowed to plant the pike perch in artificially created marshes.
Susak is very unpretentious in care, winter hardiness to a high degree. Even a temporary drought in reservoirs, he is able to tolerate quite well. However, you should be aware that this plant is very light-requiring. Also, once every two to three years for its more abundant flowering, it is recommended to divide the rhizome.
Fortunately, the susak is not susceptible to all kinds of diseases and damage by pests.
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