Carex fascicularis
Tassel Sedge
Densely tufted sedge spreading from short underground stems. Flowering stems erect, rough above, 3-angled in cross section, to 1m high, leafy bract much longer than flowerhead.
Additional information
- FamilyCyperaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.5-1 m x 0.5-0.75 m
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesBright green leaves 6-11 mm wide, swollen at inner partitions. Same size as flowering stems. Sheath yellow-brown, appendage pointed.
- Flower colourWhitish to pale brown
- Flowering timeOctober to April
- FlowersSpreading flowerhead 6-25 cm long; 3-6 long-stalked, drooping spikes, 1 per node; upper spike male; lower spikes mostly female. Fruit dark brown, veined, deeply split on tip, style 3-branched. Nut yellow-brown.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil on stream and swamp edges. Semi shade and dappled shade.
- Garden useA bright sedge with attractive tassel spikes for water areas and beside ornamental pools. Tolerates planting within the water's edge.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1, 2 Peter Kinchington ©; 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©
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