Dwarf Bogrush (Schoenus maschalinus)

Dwarf Bogrush, a reference photo — Photo: Ewen Cameron · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Schoenus maschalinus, the dwarf bog-rush is a sedge native to Australia, New Zealand and Malesia. A small, creeping grass like herb, often forming a mat. Stems grow from 10 to 20 cm long. Leaves are usually less than 1mm wide. The habitat is mostly moist swampy areas not far from the coast. The specific epithet maschalinus is derived from Greek, referring to the presence of axils, literally "armpits".

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Dwarf Bogrush 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

Isolepis fluitans

Classification

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

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