Lepidosperma laterale, commonly known as the variable swordsedge, is a plant found in south-eastern Australia, New Caledonia, and New Zealand. It is often found on sandy soils or rocky areas in wooded areas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Variable sword-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 longitudinale
- Lepidosperma sieberi
- Schoenus brevifolius
- Lepidosperma viscidum
- Lepidosperma effusum
- Lepidosperma elatius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Lepidosperma
- Species
- Lepidosperma laterale
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