Citation: Benth., Fl. Aust. 7:417 (1878).

Synonymy: Cladium radula R. Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 237 (1810).

Common name: Thatch saw-sedge.

Description:
Stems stout, 50-100 cm high; leaves inrolled, with long subulate points, scabrous downwards.

Panicle 12-35 cm long, black, ovoid, with erect or erect-spreading branches; spikelets numerous, not clustered; stamens 3.

Nut obovoid, c. 1.5 x 1 mm, slightly trigonous with convex sides, whitish to brown, rather dull, covered with a transparent faint reticulate-papillose layer.

Distribution:  S.Aust.: SL, SE.   Qld; N.S.W.; Vic.; Tas. Conservation status: native Flowering time: March, July — Aug. and Oct. — Nov.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

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