Scientific Name: Carex appressa
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Pronunciation:CARR-axe ah-PRESS-ah
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Common Name:Tall Sedge
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Type:
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Family:CYPERACEAE
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Vegetation Type:Freshwater Wetland,
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Species List:SRR,
Identification Notes
**Identifying features - Carex sp** Culms: Triangular Inflorescence: Spikes 1-many, cylindrical, stalk present or absent; spikelets few to many Involucral bracts: Leaf-like Leaves: Basal, flat.
Associated Fauna
Butterfly host plant: Spotted skipper, White grassdart.
Landscaping Notes
Suitable for planting as waterway bank rehabilitation||Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery|Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery Woombye||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||