Schoenus apogon

Common Bog Sedge at Burra, NSW

Schoenus apogon at Burra, NSW - 7 Dec 2019
Schoenus apogon at Burra, NSW - 7 Dec 2019
Schoenus apogon at Burra, NSW - 7 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Schoenus apogon 9 Dec 2019 michaelb
Schoenus latelaminatus 9 Dec 2019 JaneR

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mostly prostrate rather than erect. On wet muds or sandy soils of bars beside creek.

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michaelb wrote:
   9 Dec 2019
Hi Jane
If your ID is correct, this would be only the 2nd report of this rare species since 1995. See:
https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Species/Sightings/216
and
https://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Species/Sightings/216?ViewMode=Detail

It looks ok to my amateur eyes, but are you confident of your ID?
JaneR wrote:
   9 Dec 2019
Hi Mike,
I am no expert on ID of Cyperaceae, so am not claiming 100% confidence. I collected a specimen to press for the Herbarium. However, that would take a while to get ID confirmed, so - given your comment - I will see if it is possible to get this formally ID in the next day or so.

Specimen collected ; and the first time i have ever seen this species.
michaelb wrote:
   9 Dec 2019
Thanks Jane
We will await the Herbarium's decision.
JaneR wrote:
   9 Dec 2019
Herbarium advises that this is actually Schoenus apogon, which they consider to be quite a variable species; based on hypogonous bristles and glume characteristics.
michaelb wrote:
   9 Dec 2019
Unlucky !
Thanks for the speedy response Jane.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 7 Dec 2019 02:44 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

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  • True In flower
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

Species information

  • Schoenus apogon Scientific name
  • Common Bog Sedge Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1338.83m Recorded at altitude
  • 120 images trained Machine learning
  • In flower

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