A clump forming perennial sedge (grass) with green-yellow sword-like leaves on rigid stems.Flowers spring–summer.

The seedheads from this species is used to feed captive red-eared firetails.

At a glance

Habitat Coastal regions
Size Can grow to around 1m high
Origin Native
Distribution Southern Australian coasts from WA to NSW including around Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
Southern Australian coasts from WA to NSW including around Tasmania
Habitat
Coastal regions
Size
Can grow to around 1m high
Common Name Coast Sword-Sedge
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Native
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Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumCharophyta
ClassEquisetopsida
SubclassMagnoliidae
SuperorderLilianae
OrderPoales
FamilyCyperaceae
GenusLepidosperma
SpeciesLepidosperma gladiatum
Synonyms

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