Carex brownii

Stream Sedge

Loosely tufted sedge spreading from long underground stems. Flowering stems erect, noded, rough above, 3-angled to 1m high, leafy bract longer than flowerhead.

Additional information

FamilyCyperaceae
StoreyLower storey
Size0.2-1 m high
Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
LeavesLeaves 4-6 mm wide, shorter than flowering stems. Sheath pale to dark brown, appendage blunt.
Flower colourWhitish with green midrib
Flowering timeSeptember to February
FlowersErect flowerhead 2-20 cm long; 3-4 stalkless spikes, 1 per node, lowest much below others; upper spike all male, or female in the middle; lower spikes female, bracts with long bristle. Dark fruit veined, notched tip.
Bird attractingNo
Butterfly attractingNo
Frog habitatYes
Growing conditionsMoist soils on floodplains. Full sun, semi shade.
Garden usePlant beside water areas or in bog gardens.
Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from very few local sites. Uncommon in Victoria.