Flora of New Zealand Series

Dense close turf usually ± 1.5 cm high; rhizomes short. Leaves setaceous. Inflorescence a small solitary light brown terminal spike, ± 4 mm long; lowest glume bract-like. Utricles smooth; rhachilla enclosed. Stigmas 3.

N. Maungaharuru Range. S. Canterbury - Craigieburn Range, Taylor' s Peak (Ashburton River), Hooker Glacier (Mt Cook); Otago - Mt St Bathans, Pisa, and Rock and Pillar Ranges. In short turf and bogs, 1600-1800 m.