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Schoenus insolitus K.L.Wilson

Reference
Nuytsia 11(2):280-282, Fig.3D-F (1997)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Tufted, slender, wiry perennial, grass-like or herb (sedge), (0.15-)0.35-0.45 m high. Fl. Apr to Oct. White or grey sand over laterite, lateritic gravel.

Amanda Spooner, Descriptive Catalogue, 25 November 2002

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Geraldton Sandplains, Swan Coastal Plain.
IBRA Subregions
Dandaragan Plateau, Lesueur Sandplain.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Carnamah, Coorow, Dandaragan, Irwin, Moora, Three Springs.