Lepidosperma curtisiae

Little Sword-sedge

Small tufted perennial sedge, spreading by very short underground stems. Stems rigid, erect, convex on one side, with very sharp margins, 2-17cm x 0.7-1.7mm.

Additional information

• SynonymL. lineare
• FamilyCyperaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizeto 0.7 m high
• Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
• LeavesLeaves similar to stems but longer (to twice as long) and flatter, 0.7-2 mm wide. Sheaths straw-coloured above, dark yellow-brown at base.
• Flower colourRed-brown
• Flowering timeSeptember to March
• FlowersFew spikelets in an oblong spray 1-5 cm long. Leafy bract below flowers shorter than flowerhead. Nut grey-green to dark brown, smooth, shiny.
• Bird attractingSeeds
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist soils in lowland or sub-alpine heaths. Full sun to semi shade.
• Garden useA small Sword-sedge which would be useful beside small ponds.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. There is a single listing for this species in the Shire. As it is a long way from its known distribution, this listing may be a mis identification.

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