Bolboschoenus fluviatilis
Tall Club-sedge
Perennial spreading from underground stems.
Additional information
- FamilyCyperaceae
- StoreyMiddle storey
- Sizestems 1-2 m high
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesNumerous leathery leaves along stem, margins and midribs rough towards tip, margins curved under, 7-11 mm wide.
- Flower colourYellow-brown
- Flowering timeSpring to summer
- FlowersBranched flowerhead with clusters of 1-6 spikelets to 2.5 cm long on 6-9 branches 2-12 cm long. Bristle on end of lower floral bracts. Bracts at base of flowerhead leaf-like, 15-25 cm x 3-6 mm. Nut triangular.
- Bird attractingHabitat - nesting and/or safety
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsShallow water on edges of lakes and billabongs and open swamps. Full sun. Occurs just within Shire boundary.
- Garden usePlant in ponds and dams.
- Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known only from the Yarra Flats area. Scattered in a few locations and uncommon in Victoria.
- Aboriginal Use Food - tubers
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2, 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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