Schoenus vaginatus, known as the hairy bog-rush, is a species of sedge native to Australia. A tufted perennial grass-like plant growing from 30 to 60 cm tall. The stem is round in cross section, 0.9 to 1.5 mm wide. Found in rocky sloping areas in northern New South Wales and Queensland. The specific epithet vaginatus is derived from Latin, meaning "sheath".[1][2]

Hairy bog-rush
nut of the hairy bog-rush
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Schoenus
Species:
S. vaginatus
Binomial name
Schoenus vaginatus

References

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  1. ^ K. L. Wilson. "Schoenus vaginatus". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Schoenus vaginatus". Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Biodiversity.org.au. Retrieved 26 November 2021.