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

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