- Reference
- Lehm., Pl.Preiss. [J.G.C.Lehmann] 2:92-93 (1846)
- Conservation Code
- Not threatened
- Naturalised Status
- Native to Western Australia
- Name Status
- Current
Rhizomatous, tufted perennial, grass-like or herb (sedge), 0.3-1.5 m high, clumps to 0.8 m wide. Fl. brown-black, Apr to May. White, yellow, grey-brown or peaty sand, sandy clay, gravelly laterite.
Distribution
- IBRA Regions
- Avon Wheatbelt, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain, Warren.
- IBRA Subregions
- Dandaragan Plateau, Geraldton Hills, Katanning, Lesueur Sandplain, Northern Jarrah Forest, Perth, Warren.
- IMCRA Regions
- Central West Coast.
- Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- Armadale, Cambridge, Chittering, Cockburn, Collie, Coorow, Dandaragan, Greater Geraldton, Manjimup, Murray, Perth, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Stirling, Subiaco, Swan, Wanneroo, West Arthur.