Botanical name

Restio paniculatus

Family

Restionaceae

Common Name

Besemriet

Synonym (old name)

Calopsis paniculata

Description

Dioecious perennial up to 2m, with long rhizomes; culms round to semi-circular, branched. Flowers in compound inflorescences with numerous spikelets on main branches.

Habitat

Mainly along streams

Flower Date

May to June