Bolboschoenus medianus

A Sedge at Kowen, ACT

Bolboschoenus medianus at Kowen, ACT - 23 Aug 2023
Bolboschoenus medianus at Kowen, ACT - 23 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Bolboschoenus medianus 24 Aug 2023 JaneR

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A few large clumps of edge of former stock dam, currently in about 0.5 m water. Culms all dead, and foliage and heads partly lost: Seasonal dieback. Identification to B. medianus based on characteristics of nut (size, shape).

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 23 Aug 2023 02:33 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Bolboschoenus medianus Scientific name
  • A Sedge Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 758.81m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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  • Synonyms

    Scirpus medianus

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