Gahnia
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 Gahnia gahniiformis
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Gahnia (sawsedge', saw-sedge) is a genus of sedges found in Australia and a number of Pacific Islands.[1] The common name is due to the toothed margins.[1] It often forms tussocks.
[edit] Some species
- Gahnia aspera -- round sawsedge[2]
- Gahnia beecheyi -- forest sawsedge[2]
- Gahnia gahniiformis -- Gaudichaud's sawsedge[2]
- Gahnia lanaiensis -- Lanaʻi sawsedge[2]
- Gahnia vitiensis -- Fijian sawsedge[2]
- Gahnia filum -- chaffy sawsedge[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Darke, Rick (2007). The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes. Timber Press, 484. ISBN 978-0881928174.
- ^ a b c d e Gahnia taxonomy and nomenclature. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
- ^ Cherry Lake and Truganina Swamp. Infostream. Melbourne Water (2000-11). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
