Schoenus maschalinus

Leafy Bog-rush at Bendoura, NSW

Schoenus maschalinus at Bendoura, NSW - 25 Oct 2023
Schoenus maschalinus at Bendoura, NSW - 25 Oct 2023
Schoenus maschalinus at Bendoura, NSW - 25 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Schoenus maschalinus 27 Oct 2023 Tapirlord
Cyperus eragrostis 27 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Schoenus maschalinus 27 Oct 2023 JaneR

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growing in semi-shade from adjacent shrubs around a wetland; on damp fibrous-organic soils, with other short post-inundation species; flowering; forming runners.

3 comments

JaneR wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
As this is the first record of this species for CNM, and also the first time I have ever seen this species, I would appreciate confirmation/query from @tapirlord and @natureguy
Tapirlord wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
Keyed fairly easily in Vicflora off your images Jane, a nice find!
natureguy wrote:
   27 Oct 2023
Yeah looks okay, I suspect you two have more experience with this though, thanks.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 25 Oct 2023 03:55 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 10cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Schoenus maschalinus Scientific name
  • Leafy Bog-rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • 655.86m to 775.03m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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