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Standard English Name(s): hard-stemmed bulrush (Scirpus acutus), soft-stemmed bulrush (S. validus)
Local English Name(s) (if different from above): tule
Scientific Name(s): Scirpus acutus Muhl. in Bigel, S. validus Vahl
Upriver Halkomelem Name(s):
Downriver Halkomelem Name(s):
Island Halkomelem Name(s): woo:l’

Description, Habitat, Ecology, & Distribution:
     The hard-stemmed bulrush (S. acutus) and soft-stemmed bulrush (S. validus) are sometimes considered as subspecies of S. lacustris. Tule is a plant of marshes, muddy shores and shallow water. The tall, slender, green stems bear small spikelets of brown flowers near their top. Tule is found in various parts of the coast, especially in the southern coast and on Vancouver Island.

Upriver Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):
     Tule was used for making mats.

Downriver Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):
Island Halkomelem Cultural Role(s):
     These stems were formerly used for making mats.