Maundia triglochinoides F.Muell. APNI* Synonyms: Triglochin maundii F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Perennial with rhizomes c. 5 mm thick and emergent tufts of leaves arising along their length.
Leaves triangular in cross section, to 80 cm long, 5–10 mm wide.
Inflorescence to 10 cm long and 2.5 cm wide. Carpels 6–8 mm long, sessile, each with a spreading beak.
Flowering: during warmer months.
Distribution and occurrence: Grows in swamps or shallow freshwater in heavy clay; north from southern Sydney.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC
Other Australian states: Qld
Threatened species: NSW BCA: Vulnerable
Formerly in Juncaginaceae.
Text by S.W.L. Jacobs
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 4 (1993)
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