Carex inopinata V.J.Cook
Narrow-leaved, dark green, grass-like tufts from far-extending rhizomes. Stems to 1 cm long enclosed by brown leaf-sheaths. Leaves much > stems. Inflorescence of 3 pedunculate short spikes. Utricles 6-7 mm long, dark red-purple; beak 3 mm long. Stigmas 3.
S. Canterbury - Broken River basin; Otago - Mt Koinga (near Bendigo). Among limestone rocks and in rock debris.
