Flora of New Zealand Series

Very slender; rhizome short. Stems 30-40 cm, almost filiform but stiff and erect, blue-green, ridged, dull, pith interrupted. Basal sheaths pinkish-brown, closely appressed. Inflorescence 2-4 cm long, spreading, fan-shaped. Flowers secund. Tepals 2-2.5 mm long, ± equal, acute. Stamens 3- (4). Capsule c. 2.5 mm long, < tepals, oblong-ovoid, obtuse, light brown.

N. Auckland City, "Bayswater, in area filled from excavations under the house," W.A. Heap, March 1937 (CHR 18268); a single plant, only collection.

First record: Edgar 1964: 191, Fig. 14b (description includes J. flavidus)