Schoenoplectus heterochaetus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family known by the common name slender bulrush.

It is native to North America, where it can be found in scattered locations in Canada and the United States.

[2][3][4][5][6] Schoenoplectus heterochaetus grows in a variety of wetland habitat types, including marshes and lakes.

Its cylindrical stems grow erect to maximum heights sometimes exceeding two meters.

The inflorescence is a panicle of many cone-shaped spikelets on long, thin branches.