Lepidosperma urophorum, the rapier saw sedge is a forest dwelling plant found in south eastern Australia. Often found on sandy soils near streams. It may grow to 1.5 metres high.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Tailed Rapier-sedge being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lepidosperma semiteres
- Schoenus tendo
- Machaerina tenax
- Lepidosperma neozelandicum
- Schoenus melanostachys
- Netrostylis capillaris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Lepidosperma
- Species
- Lepidosperma urophorum
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