Carex austrotenella

Delicate Hook-sedge

Densely tufted perennial sedge spreading on a fine underground stem. Flowering stems smooth, flattened and thread-like.

Additional information

• SynonymUncinia tenella
• FamilyCyperaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizestems to 15 cm high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesVery fine thread-like leaves as long as the flowering stems.
• Flower colourWhite to pale brown
• Flowering timeSummer
• FlowersSingle narrow terminal spike 0.7-1.5 cm long, 3-4 male spikelets above 6-12 female spikelets. 3-angled sac holds female floret, long bristle emerges from sac, end distinctly hooked.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsHumus-rich soils in tall closed forests and rainforests. Dappled to full shade.
• Garden useInteresting little tuft needing specialised conditions.
• Commercially availableUnlikely to be available within the Shire of Yarra Ranges
• Conservation statusScattered distribution within its preferred habitat in the Shire.

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