
Lepironia articulata
“Grey Rush”
CLUMP FORMING RUSH 2 TO 3 METRES TALLPerennial, rhizomatous, brilliant grey-green rigid stems bearing brown nuts. Forms clumps in water up to 1.5m deep. Provides habitat and food for waterbirds. Edible underground stems.
Suitability | |
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Category | Rush |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun |
Soil | Waterlogged |
Habitat | Riparian Community |
Features | |
Bird Attracting, Bush Food Plants, Frog Plants, Wetland Plants | |
Localities | |
Ipswich area, Logan City, North Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast district |