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Bolboschoenus caldwellii (prev. Scirpus caldwellii)
A species of aquatic sedge that is native to Australia and New Zealand. Stands between 30-90 cm tall. Aka Caldwell's Club-rush. This species does occur naturally in southeast Queensland. Other species seem to occur more in the southern states, but perhaps are also worthy of consideration - Marsh Club-rush (B. medianus) grows in a similar range and habitat to Salt Club-sedge but is mainly distinguished in having a dark red-brown to black nut. Another species, B. fluviatilis, is uncommon and chiefly grows on lake margins. It has a pale yellow or grey nut with equal triangular faces. These Club-rushes are similar in general appearance to other medium to large rush-like plants, such as River Club-rush (Schoenoplectus validus), Sharp Club-rush (S. pungens) and Giant Rush (Juncus ingens), but differ in flower-heads and fruit and in having leafy stems.
Found at a rural property freshwater dam. Area surrounded by dry native woodlands. It's a good bank-stabilizer at this property and prevents erosion.
Carniverous sundews also spotted amongst the sedge - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/168...
Spotted on Jun 2, 2015
Submitted on May 6, 2016
2 Comments
Thanks, Ava. Done. That's how I originally had them arranged.
Peaceful spotting, Neil. I think picture #2 should go tot he #1 spot, although I like them all.