Shiny Bog-sedge

Schoenus nitens


COMMON NAME : Shiny Bog-sedge / Shiny Bog-rush

BOTANICAL NAME : Schoenus nitens

FAMILY : Cyperaceae

PLANT GROUP : Grasses, Rushes & Sedges

SIZE : Small <2m

LOCAL NOTES:

Height under 35 cm.

These plants seen on Shallow Inlet sand spit were typically around 15 cm in height.

They can be seen at the sides of the designated track leading between the beach and inlet, growing in full sun in saline soil.

Contributor : HB


LEARN MORE:

Species profile for this plant at VicFlora
Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.



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