Carex longebrachiata Boeckeler
Australian sedge (Carex longebrachiata) is a long-lived, perennial sedge that is native to Australia. It was introduced to New Zealand as an ornamental plant and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1906. The plant forms dense tussocks with arching, dark green leaves that have rough, finely toothed margins. It flowers from October to January, producing slender, drooping flower spikes, which develop into small, dry fruits containing a single seed. It tolerates shade, drought and a range of soil types. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by water, animals and human activities.
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