Flora of New Zealand Series

Dense tufts to 1 m high, upper part of leaves and stems drooping. Female spikes c. 5, distant, usually pendulous on long filiform peduncles, ± 4 cm × 3-4 mm. Glumes very light brown. Utricles almost black when mature. Stigmas 3.

N., S. Scattered throughout, but not known from Southland. St. Lowland in forest or in damp ground.