Scientific Name: Schoenoplectus validus

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  • Pronunciation:
    skee-no-PLEC-tus
  • Type:
    Herb , Sedge
  • Family:
    CYPERACEAE
  • Flowers:
    straw-coloured in umbels
  • Species List:
    Bush food, SRR NNP, SRR, Fraser Island, Cranks Creek, Freshwater wetland
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Underground stems contain starch. Reportedly roasted and hammered by North Queensland aborigines.

Identification Notes

Bluish erect round flower stems||

Associated Fauna

Enjoyed by sedge frogs and dragonflies.||

Landscaping Notes

Excellent tall sedge for ponds or dams.||Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||