Flora of New Zealand Series

Very tall and robust; rhizome short. Stems 1-2 m × 3-8 mm, light green, pith continuous. Inflorescence large, effuse or compact, with numerous light coloured flowers. Stamens 6. Capsule 3-3.5 mm long, distinctly > tepals.

N., S., St., Ch. Throughout, usually not far from the coast; damp places (Australia)

J. pallidus is not so robust as J. procerus (which has interrupted pith). It may resemble large forms of J. effusus but has harder stems, less cobwebby pith, erect lower inflorescence-branchlets and large capsules.

Sometimes a nuisance in damp pastures not far from the coast; often grazed by cattle.