Botanical name

Restio asperus

Family

Restionaceae

Synonym (old name)

Calopsis aspera

Description

Dioecious tufted perennial up to 50cm; culms branched, coarsely tubercled (warty); spathes with wide transparent apices. Inflorescence paniculate. Flowers in spikelets 6-8mm long.

Habitat

Well drained sandy slopes below 500m

Flower Date

November to January