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Family:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cyperaceae<\/span><\/p>\n

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Regional Subspecies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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n\/a<\/p>\n

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HABIT: <\/b><\/p>\n

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Perennial aquatic with long, creeping rhizomes. Stems flattened and broad, wider than the pallid or brownish flowerheads.<\/p>\n

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HABITAT & SITE PREFERENCE: <\/b><\/p>\n

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Little known about specific habitat requirements, but thought to occur on heavy clay soils. Prefers 300 to 500 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.<\/p>\n

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SEED COLLECTION & PROPAGATION: <\/b><\/p>\n

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Collect seed in Jan. Propagate by division.<\/p>\n

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VALUES & USES: <\/b><\/p>\n

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Useful for plantings in dams, ponds, and water gardens.<\/p>\n

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