Coast Sword-sedge

COMMON NAME : Coast Sword-sedge

BOTANICAL NAME : Lepidosperma gladiatum

FAMILY : Cyperaceae

PLANT GROUP : Grasses, Rushes & Sedges

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern

LOCAL NOTES:

Coast Sword-sedge is a common perennial sedge found throughout the Coastal Reserve and around the Sandy Point township.

It has a dense flower head in late spring and summer which turns brown and dries out after flowering.

The seed head can remain on the plant for a year or more.

Contributor : CT

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