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Reeds, rushes and sedges that grow in shallow water or boggy areas...

 
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Scientific name: Baumea articulata
Common name: Jointed Twig Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Baumea juncea
Common name: Bare Twig Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Bolboschoenus caldwellii
Common name: Sea Club Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 30cm
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Wet fringes.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Carex tereticaulis
Common name: Common Sedge
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eleocharis acuta
Common name: Spike Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 40cm
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eleocharis sphacelata
Common name: Tall Spike Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Juncus amabilis
Common name: Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1m
Maximum spread: 50cm
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Phragmites australis
Common name: Common Reed
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2.5m
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Shallow edges
Comments: Spreads aggressively and ideal for errosion control.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Typha domingensis
Common name: Cumbungi / Bull Rush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible: Young shoots can be eaten like bamboo shoots while rhizomes are equally delicious.
Maximum height: 80cm
Maximum spread: Spreading
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimentary soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Spreads aggressively and ideal for errosion control.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

 
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