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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
Photographer/s: 1, 4 Peter Kinchington ©; 2,3 Marilyn Bull ©

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