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Lepidobolus quadratus B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Reference: Telopea 14:32, 35, Fig. 3 (2012)
Conservation Code: Priority Three
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Rhizomatous, caespitose perennial, herb (sedge-like), 0.15-0.3 m high. Fl. brown/red, Aug to Sep. Lateritic gravel, grey/white sand. Dry kwongan.

Distribution

IBRA Regions: Geraldton Sandplains.
IBRA Subregions: Lesueur Sandplain.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Carnamah, Coorow, Dandaragan.