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	Schoenoplectiella mucronata	19 Feb 2025	JaneR
	Unidentified	19 Feb 2025	MazzV

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This large reed-like plant has rich dark green, thick & tubular leaves and seed heads are clearly visible. It thrives in water, but can handle drying out to some extent. It has not multiplied as prolifically in this semi-permanent dam as the other 2 main marsh plants here (reported at sightings 4647199 & 4647203).

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JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 wrote:

19 Feb 2025

Please photograph focussed up closer on the inflorescences and spikelets .

MazzV wrote:

19 Feb 2025

Thanks for the suggestion JasonPStewartNMsnc2016. I will check them out when I next get there, hopefully in the next few days.

JasonPStewartNMsnc2016 wrote:

19 Feb 2025

Oh great . If feasible and timely, please do close–up macro photograph seeds as well.
As in many species in this sedge botanical family Cyperaceae the seeds as well, have more diagnostic features .

MazzV wrote:

20 Feb 2025

Cheers, Jason, those too.

I suspect the seed heads will have lasted this long (i.e. since mid Dec), but it may have already shed its seeds. There's rain in the area right now, so I'll be waiting for a finer day to go and check on it's current state.

I'll give you a heads up when I have more photos to contribute.

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25 Abundance
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MazzV NatureMapr New South Wales North Coast Latest Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes Plants

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1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

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