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Desmocladus semiplanus B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Reference: Telopea 9:234-235,Figs 3d-g (2001)
Conservation Code: Not threatened
Naturalised Status: Native to Western Australia
Name Status: Current

Rhizomatous, tufted perennial, herb (sedge-like), ca 0.15 m high. Fl. Aug to Nov. White sand. Dry kwongan.

Distribution

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