Gymnoschoenus sphaerocephalus
Common Name:
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Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEJKRSTZ) also SA, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Damp heathlands and sedgelands, especially around Cotters Lake and Millers Landing
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Flower Description:
Spikelets collected into dense globular heads up to 20 mm wide
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Habit:
Tussock-forming perennial to 1.5 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
The inflorescence is in a globular head
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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.