Lepidosperma urophorum

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Rapier saw sedge
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Lepidosperma
Species:
L. urophorum
Binomial name
Lepidosperma urophorum
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Lepidosperma urophorum, the rapier saw sedge is a forest dwelling plant found in south eastern Australia. Often found on sandy soils near streams. It may grow to 1.5 metres high. [1]

The specific epithet urophorum is derived from the Greek meaning "tail-bearing". Which refers to the slender inflorescence. It is distinguished from Lepidosperma flexuosum by the flower panicle branchlets being straight, rather than crooked. [2]

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References

  1. "Lepidosperma urophorum, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online" . Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  2. Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN   978-0-7318-1211-0 page 293