Combsedge

Oreobolus pectinatus, commonly known as Comb sedge, cushion sedge, or flat-leaved comb sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family that is native to the subantarctic islands, and to the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The specific epithet derives from the Latin, pectin and pectinis, ('comb-shaped or like a comb'), and refers to the leaves.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Combsedge 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

• Oreobolus furcatus
• Oreobolus impar
• Oreobolus strictus
• Centrolepis ciliata
• Distichia muscoides

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Cyperaceae

Genus

Oreobolus

Species

Oreobolus pectinatus

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