Leaves (15–)25–60 cm long; sheaths glossy mid-dark brown. Inflorescences usually 5–10, each (6–)8–10 mm long and borne on an axis 30–60 cm long; bracts c. 20–40, arranged in c. 5–8 whorls; upper fertile bracts irregularly torn such that margin appears ± fringed; lower sterile bracts progressively smaller towards base of inflorescence. Anthers 1–1.8 mm long. Style lobes c. 0.6 mm long. Fruit opening by distal slits. Flowers Nov.–Jan.
Wim, GleP, VVP, GipP, OtP, WaP, CVU, GGr, DunT, EGL, EGU, WPro, HSF, OtR, Strz, VAlp. All states except WA, NT. Frequently found in wet heath-lands and swampy areas.
Source:
Conn, B.J. (1994). Xyridaceae. In: Walsh, N.G.; Entwisle, T.J., Flora of Victoria Vol. 2, Ferns and Allied Plants, Conifers and Monocotyledons, pp. 173–175. Inkata Press, Melbourne.
