About Carex gaudichaudiana Kunth
This species of sedge, Carex gaudichaudiana Kunth, grows from a long rhizome and produces loosely tufted shoots. Its culms are erect, roughly textured, triangular in cross-section, measure 10 to 90 cm (3.9 to 35.4 in) long, and have a diameter of about 1 mm (0.039 in). The dark green leaves are longer than the culms, 2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in) wide, have a rough texture along their edges, and are enclosed in sheaths that range in color from pale yellow-brown to orange-brown. It bears erect inflorescences 7 to 8 cm (2.8 to 3.1 in) long, which are made up of three to eight spikes. Within its native range, flowering occurs in spring and summer, between September and February. This sedge is most often found in damp areas. Its documented distribution covers eastern and south-eastern Australia, including the states of South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania, as well as both the North Island and South Island of New Zealand.
