Scientific Name: Ficinia nodosa

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  • Pronunciation:
    fih-SIN-ee-uh no-DOW-sah
  • Common Name:
    Knobby Club Rush
  • Derivation:
    was Isolepis nodosa
  • Type:
    Sedge
  • Family:
    CYPERACEAE
  • Fruit:
    Brown to 1cm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Freshwater wetlands - sandy areas
  • Species List:
    Landcare Display Garden, NLTalks2010, SRR NNP, SRR, Old Tewantin, Fraser Island, Mangrove, Cooroibah Conservation Park, Cooroibah Bushland Reserve, BHNR
Identification Notes

The term Knobby in the name refers to the lumpy inflorescence around stem. Commonly referred to as a rush but technically a sedge.

Landscaping Notes

Ornamental, tough and adaptable rush which will grow in sun, shade, wet or dry areas in a variety of soil types. Salt-tolerant. Commonly used in streetscapes. Low maintenance.