en Lepidosperma urophorum

Rapier saw sedge
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Cyperaceae
Genus:	Lepidosperma
Species:	L. urophorum
Binomial name
	Lepidosperma urophorum; N.A.Wakef.
	Occurrence data from AVH

Lepidosperma urophorum, the rapier saw sedge is a forest dwelling plant found in south eastern Australia. Often found on sandy soils near streams. It may grow to 1.5 metres high.^[1]

The specific epithet urophorum is derived from the Greek meaning "tail-bearing". Which refers to the slender inflorescence. It is distinguished from Lepidosperma flexuosum by the flower panicle branchlets being straight, rather than crooked.^[2]

References

^ "Lepidosperma urophorum, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 4 November 2010.
^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 293

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[1] "Lepidosperma urophorum, PlantNET - NSW Flora Online". Retrieved 4 November 2010.

[2] Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 293

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