Black Bog-rush (Schoenus melanostachys)

Black Bog-rush, a reference photo — Photo: John Tann from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Schoenus melanostachys is a species of sedge within the Schoenus or bogrush genus that is endemic to east coast Australia. It only grows in areas that are at least seasonally damp, often in clearings in forest or moist rocks. Defining features include bigtussocks. Flowers during spring and summer.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Black Bog-rush 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 urophorum
Schoenus tendo
Schoenus brevifolius
Lepidosperma laterale

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Schoenus
Species: Schoenus melanostachys

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