Flora of New Zealand Series

Slender, often rhizomatous, grass-like tufts, (3) -8-35- (80) cm high. Leaves few, usually < 3 mm wide. Inflorescence of several flower-clusters. Flowers 2-3.5 mm long; tepals light brown to red-brown with broad silver or cream margins. Stamens 6.

N., S. Scrub and on river flats ( var. picta); forest ( var. pallida); seepages ( var. limosa).