Lomandra sp. Tenterfield (L.M. Copeland 3546 & I.R. Telford) APNI* Synonyms: Lomandra sp. nov. (aff. glauca) APNI*
Description: Caespitose perennial herb, stems elongate, spreading to decumbent, forming dense mats.
Leaves flat or slightly concave, erect to spreading, usually crowded towards the stem apex, usually 5–10 cm long, c. 1 mm wide, glaucous; apex apiculate, pungent; sheath margins (at least of sterile shoots) abruptly narrowed at the top, readily lacerated, lattice-like, pale brown.
Male inflorescence not seen. Female inflorescence to 0.8 cm diam.; scape concealed or exposed for up to 1 cm.
Flowering: January
Distribution and occurrence: Only known from the Gibralar district, possibly more widespread, including southern Queensland.
NSW subdivisions: NWS
Differs from L. glauca by the pungent leaf apices and highly reduced female inflorescence. Male inflorescence not. known.
Text by R.L. Barrett
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