Lepidosperma semiteres
Wire Rapier-sedge
Tufted perennial sedge, spreading from short underground stems. Flowering stems rigid, erect, variable, roundish to angular with 1 sharp flattened margin, the other rounded, to 1.5mm diam. Red near base.
Additional information
- FamilyCyperaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizestems 0.3-0.6 m high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesRoundish to flat leaves shorter than stems, to 2.5 mm wide. Sheaths dull, straw-coloured with reddish tinges to dark brown.
- Flower colourRed-brown to grey-brown
- Flowering timeSpring to Summer
- FlowersErect oblong flowerhead 2-6 cm long; few rough loosely arranged spikelets. Leafy bract below flowers shorter than flowerhead. Straw coloured to olive green shiny nut.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist soil in heathy woodlands and open forests. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useMoist gardens amongst other moisture loving herbs.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Peter Kinchington ©; 2,3 Marilyn Bull ©
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