Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes

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May I highly recommend to each of you making plants' sightings here in NatureMapr,
one of the top in the world, plant identification processes, guide books and references,

by:
excellent Ian D. Clarke (1950–)
botanist from the National Herbarium of Vic. and Royal Botanic Gardens :

(2015)
Name those grasses :
identifying grasses, sedges and rushes.
Melbourne, Victoria :
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria .
ISBN: 9780980407648 .
https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6936301
–includes grasses (Poaceae) but as said in the subtitle, not only grasses, furthermore sedges (Cyperaceae) and rushes (Restionaceae) .
– available in printed paperback book .

All the best,
Jason Stewart 2025 June 17th .

Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes

Latest sightings

Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Bundanoon, NSW - 11 Oct 2025 by JaneR

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Campbell, ACT - Yesterday by Hejor1

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Blakney Creek, NSW - Yesterday by JaneR

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Higgins, ACT - Yesterday by Jillw

Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Campbell, ACT - Yesterday by SilkeSma

Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Crowther, NSW - 12 Oct 2025 by Frecko

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Oct 2025 by Mike

Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) by LisaH

Lomandra cylindrica (Needle Mat-rush) at Bundanoon, NSW - 11 Oct 2025 by JaneR

Centrolepis fascicularis (Tufted Centrolepis) at Bundanoon, NSW - 11 Oct 2025 by JaneR

Lomandra longifolia at Aranda, ACT - 10 Oct 2025 by Jennybach

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Hawker, ACT - 7 Oct 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra filiformis at Hawker, ACT - 7 Oct 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2025 by JVR

Luzula (genus) at Cooma, NSW - 9 Oct 2025 by mahargiani

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Oct 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Hawker, ACT - 5 Oct 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Kingsdale, NSW - 9 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Baloskion fimbriatum at Lower Borough, NSW - 8 Oct 2025 by JaneR

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Whitlam, ACT - 4 Oct 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra glauca (Pale Mat-rush) at Lower Borough, NSW - 8 Oct 2025 by JaneR

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Duffy, ACT - 8 Oct 2025 by LineMarie

Lomandra filiformis at Cook, ACT - 8 Oct 2025 by lbradley

Luzula flaccida at Kingsdale, NSW - 7 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Kingsdale, NSW - 7 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Eleocharis (genus) (Spike-rush) at Kingsdale, NSW - 7 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Kenny, ACT - 6 Oct 2025 by Lisa.Jok

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Lyneham, ACT - 6 Oct 2025 by Hejor1

Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Lyneham, ACT - 6 Oct 2025 by Hejor1

Typha sp. at Lyneham, ACT - 6 Oct 2025 by Hejor1

Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Hackett, ACT - 5 Oct 2025 by Hejor1

Centrolepis strigosa (Hairy Centrolepis) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lepidosperma urophorum (Tailed Rapier-sedge) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lomandra obliqua (Twisted Matrush) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Caustis flexuosa (Curly Wigs) at Greenwich Park, NSW - 5 Oct 2025 by trevorpreston

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Isaacs, ACT - 3 Oct 2025 by Mike

Gahnia (genus) at Mount Keira, NSW - 30 Sep 2025 by mahargiani

Lomandra (genus) at Otford, NSW - 29 Sep 2025 by mahargiani

Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Otford, NSW - 29 Sep 2025 by mahargiani

Lomandra longifolia at Darkes Forest, NSW - 29 Sep 2025 by mahargiani

Luzula densiflora at Hawker, ACT - 28 Sep 2025 by sangio7

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Farrer, ACT - 1 Oct 2025 by Mike

Carex inversa (Knob Sedge) at Hawker, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by sangio7

Luzula densiflora at Bruce, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Carex (genus) at Bruce, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Juncus usitatus at Bruce, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Lomandra longifolia at Bruce, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Lomandra multiflora at Bruce, ACT - 30 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Lepidosperma laterale (Variable Sword Sedge) at Yarralumla, ACT - 27 Sep 2025 by Jennybach

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Jerrabomberra, NSW - 28 Sep 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Lepidosperma laterale at Bombay, NSW - 28 Sep 2025 by MatthewFrawley

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Isaacs, ACT - 28 Sep 2025 by Mike

Unverified Rush, Sedge or Mat Rush at Canyonleigh, NSW - 23 Sep 2025 by blacksheep

Lepidosperma (genus) at Bargo, NSW - 25 Sep 2025 by Snows

Luzula densiflora (Dense Wood-rush) at Gundary, NSW - 27 Sep 2025 by trevorpreston

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Gundary, NSW - 27 Sep 2025 by trevorpreston

Luzula (genus) at Glenroy, NSW - 18 Sep 2025 by KylieWaldon

Luzula meridionalis (Common Woodrush) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Sep 2025 by Mike

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Isaacs, ACT - 26 Sep 2025 by Mike

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Farrer, ACT - 25 Sep 2025 by Mike

Unverified Rush, Sedge or Mat Rush at Lanitza, NSW - 25 Sep 2025 by Carolina

Lomandra multiflora at Lanitza, NSW - 24 Sep 2025 by Carolina

Lomandra filiformis subsp. coriacea (Wattle Matrush) at Whitlam, ACT - 21 Sep 2025 by sangio7

Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bevendale, NSW - 19 Sep 2025 by KathKovac

Carex breviculmis (Short-Stem Sedge) at Whitlam, ACT - 21 Sep 2025 by sangio7

Carex appressa at Wodonga, VIC - 20 Sep 2025 by KylieWaldon

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Symonston, ACT - 24 Sep 2025 by Mike

Lomandra longifolia at Cape Tribulation, QLD - 11 Jul 2025 by Tapirlord

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Whitlam, ACT - 23 Sep 2025 by SteveBorkowskis

Carex (genus) at Mount Dandenong, VIC - 21 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Lepidosperma (genus) at Mount Dandenong, VIC - 21 Sep 2025 by Hejor1

Lomandra bracteata (Small Matrush) at Watson, ACT - 21 Sep 2025 by Lisa.Jok

Luzula (genus) (Woodrush) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Sep 2025 by Lisa.Jok

Unverified Rush, Sedge or Mat Rush at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Mar 2021 by PEdwards

Scleria mackaviensis at Shannondale, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by PEdwards

Lepidosperma laterale at Shannondale, NSW - 20 Sep 2025 by PEdwards

Schoenus apogon at Shannondale, NSW - 9 Nov 2020 by PEdwards

Schoenoplectiella mucronata at Shannondale, NSW - 26 Dec 2017 by PEdwards

Rhynchospora brownii at Shannondale, NSW - 16 Mar 2009 by PEdwards

Lepidosperma laterale at Shannondale, NSW - 16 May 2009 by PEdwards

Lomandra multiflora at Shannondale, NSW - 12 Sep 2006 by PEdwards

Lepidosperma laterale at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Sep 2025 by PEdwards

Lomandra longifolia at Shannondale, NSW - 31 Aug 2021 by PEdwards

Lomandra laxa (Mat-Rush) at Shannondale, NSW - 20 Dec 2008 by PEdwards

Lomandra filiformis subsp. filiformis at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Jan 2025 by PEdwards

Lomandra filiformis at Shannondale, NSW - 22 Nov 2008 by PEdwards

Lomandra cylindrica at Shannondale, NSW - 9 Sep 2022 by PEdwards

Lomandra confertifolia subsp. pallida at Shannondale, NSW - 5 Oct 2008 by PEdwards

Lepidosperma laterale at Shannondale, NSW - 31 Jan 2009 by PEdwards

Lepyrodia muelleri at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Sep 2025 by PEdwards

Lepironia articulata at Shannondale, NSW - 11 Oct 2008 by PEdwards

Lepidosperma laterale at Shannondale, NSW - 20 Mar 2009 by PEdwards

Juncus usitatus at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Sep 2025 by PEdwards

Juncus subsecundus at Shannondale, NSW - 21 Feb 2009 by PEdwards

Juncus prismatocarpus at Shannondale, NSW - 19 Sep 2025 by PEdwards

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Jillw wrote:

Yesterday

Will do. Wasn't wearing my glasses and that's what happens :)
Thanks Jane

Carex inversa

JaneR wrote:

Yesterday

Hi Jill,
The second photo is much clearer illustration; you could consider making it the main photo ?

Carex inversa

JaneR wrote:

Yesterday

hi Silke,
Looks like your photo got turned sideway ?

Carex breviculmis

WendyEM wrote:

8 Oct 2025

Lepidosperma semiteres has been recorded for the reserve. Other sp also listed - L. curtisiae, L. curtisiae / filiforme, L. laeve, L. laterale, L. longitudinale. plus 2 unnamed L. sp. large, L. sp. small

Lepidosperma laterale

waltraud wrote:

7 Oct 2025

at recent eve work party with ANU students we counted 27 roos in an approxc 5Ha bit of nature reserve abutting the The Fair in the east; the roos were moving from the dam in south-east direction.

Lomandra multiflora