Schoenus melanostachys

Black Bog-rush at Croajingolong National Park

Schoenus melanostachys at Croajingolong National Park - 8 Dec 2023
Schoenus melanostachys at Croajingolong National Park - 8 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Schoenus melanostachys 15 Jan 2024 Tapirlord
Lepidosperma laterale 13 Jan 2024 CarbonAI
Lepidosperma filiforme 13 Jan 2024 Tapirlord

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Significant sighting

Tapirlord noted:

17 Jan 2024

Apparently fairly rare in Victoria, this is a new record for the area

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Tapirlord wrote:
   15 Jan 2024
Correction by Karen wilson

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Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • False In flower

Species information

  • Schoenus melanostachys Scientific name
  • Black Bog-rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 638.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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