Flora of New Zealand Series

Scattered grass-like tufts, (4) -8-30- (70) cm high. Inflorescence usually compact, globose. Flowers and capsules c. 2 mm long, reddish-brown. Stamens 6.

N. Tararua Range ( var. rufa); Kaimanawa Range ( var. albicomans).S. More common on east side; usually in tussock grassland ( var. rufa); in depleted tussock grassland and on stony ground ( var. albicomans). St. ( var. rufa).