Chorizandra enodis
Black Bristle-sedge
Erect rush-like perennial sedge spreading from slender underground stems. Flowering stems grey-green, ribbed, partitioned internally, to 1.5mm wide. Stems, leaves and flowering bract have internal tubes.
Additional information
- FamilyCyperaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size20-55 cm high
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves shorter to longer than flowering stem, sheaths tight, pale brown, purplish above, to 7 cm long.
- Flower colourDark red-brown
- Flowering timeSeptember to February
- FlowersSingle, dense, round flowerhead 7-15 mm across, terminal; sheathed in a long bract to 20 cm which appears to extend the stem. Floral bracts have white hairs near the tip, red hairs on margin.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist soils in swampy areas. Semi shade.
- Garden useAn ornamental sedge for planting beside ponds, in bog gardens and moist areas.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from one location. More common in western Victoria.
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