Fine Twig-sedge

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Baumea arthrophylla

Erect tall dense sedge with long rhizomes with rigid rounded stems to 1.3 m high. Circular pithy leaves at the base with small stem leaves. Flower is erect brownish spray.

Details
Flora Type
Sedges, rushes
Biology

Aquatic perennial. Grows in fresh water up to 1 m deep.

Native Status
Native
Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Poales
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Baumea
Species
arthrophylla

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Food plants for caterpillars.

Interesting Facts
Similar Species

Confused with B. rubiginosa which has flattened leaves and stems, and dense flower clusters.

Native Status
Native