Schoenus apogon
Common bog-rush | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Cyperaceae |
Genus: | Schoenus |
Species: | S. apogon |
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Schoenus apogon | |
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Schoenus apogon, known as common bog-rush, is a species of sedge native to eastern Australia, New Zealand and Japan. A tufted annual grass-like plant growing to 55 cm tall. Often seen in seasonally wet habitats. A species of variable form, which may include more than one taxon. The specific epithet apogon is derived from Greek, meaning "no beard".[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 295
- ^ K. L. Wilson. "Schoenus apogon". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2021.