- Pronunciation: lep-er-OWN-ee-ah ah-tick-ewe-LAR-tah
- Common Name: Grey Rush
- Type: Sedge, aquatic Herb
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Size: to 2.3 metres
- Fruit: Brown Nut
- Vegetation Type: Freshwater Wetland,
- Species List: Bush food, Craft, NLTalks2010, Peregian Boardwalk, SRR NNP, Cooroy Mill Site, SRR, Fraser Island, Girraween, Heritage Park, Regional Ecosystem 12.2.15. aquatic Plant,
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Source of Fibre. Bush food: Woody underground stems harvested by North Queensland aborigines.
Identification Notes
Tall grey Sedge of Everglades Bracts shining brown to nearly black Bract: modified Leaf at base of Flower
Landscaping Notes
Tall clumps of beautiful blue/grey foliage - will grow in Water.
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