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Thatch Saw-sedge

Gahnia radula

Description:

In small patches of dry eucalyptus forest this 1.2 metre tall black headed grass was prolific. The heads are quite shiny and included 'almost mature' seed. En masses it can seem very attractive.

Habitat:

Sclerophyll eucalyptus forest floor; on yellow clay.

Notes:

Common in Victoria, southern NSW and Tasmania http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Gahnia+rad... http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showima...

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Mark Ridgway
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Mark Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Jan 1, 2013
Submitted on Jan 3, 2013

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