Coast Sword-Sedge

Lepidosperma gladiatum

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A clump forming perennial sedge (grass) with green-yellow sword-like leaves on rigid stems.Flowers spring–summer.

The seedheads from this species is used to feed captive red-eared firetails.

Size

Can grow to around 1m high

Habitat

Coastal regions

Distribution

Southern Australian coasts from WA to NSW including around Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Coast Sword-Sedge
Scientific name: Lepidosperma gladiatum Labill.
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Plant Life › Irises & Grasses
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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