Hairy Centrolepis

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Centrolepis strigosa

Tiny annual sedge-like herb to 5 cm, with clumps of softly hairy leaves.

Details
Flora Type
Sedges, rushes
Former Scientific Name
Centrolepis strigosa subsp. strigosa
Distinctive Features

Form is distinctive and resembles a pincushion.

Biology

Annual. Prefers open areas.

Native Status
Native
Flowering Time

Sep-Nov

Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Poales
Family
Centrolepidaceae
Genus
Centrolepis
Species
strigosa

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Often in damp bare areas with a range of tiny annual plants, some of which are threatened.

Interesting Facts
Native Status
Native