Triglochin striata
Streaked Arrow-grass
Slender tufted perennial herb, spreading from soft slender underground branching system. Lacks tubers.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaginaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizestems 3-35 cm high
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesFlat strap-like leaves 8-30 cm x 1-3 mm, small projection at the top of the basal leaf sheath. Leaves round in cross section are more common in salt marshes.
- Flower colourGreenish-yellow
- Flowering timeAugust to May
- FlowersErect flowering stem 3.5-15 cm long with 20-200 tiny flowers in a terminal spike 3-18 cm long. Fruits oval, segments 3-ridged.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsSemi-aquatic in wet and swampy soils in forests. Full sun, semi-shade to dappled shade.
- Garden useAn interesting plant for poorly drained soil.
- Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
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Photographer/s: 1, 3 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Richard Hartland ©
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