Gahnia clarkei
Common Name:
Brickmaker's Sedge
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEKNPSTWZ) also SA, Qld, NSW
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Wet gullies and swamps
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Flower Description:
Flowers small and inconspicuous
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Habit:
Tall tussocky plant between 2-5 m tall, can be taller
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This is the tallest Saw-sedge at the prom and it often forms thick masses in swampy areas. Edges are sharp and can cut skin
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria