Scientific Name: Luzula australasica subsp. australasica Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region
Common Name: australian woodrush
Family Classification (Clade): Monocots
Family: Juncaceae
Form Description: Sturdy, loosely tufted perennial.
Flowers: A terminal head of clustered spikelets with cream, triangular bracts.
Fruit: Nut – reddish-brown. Seeds black with small white ‘outgrowth’.
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Habitat Notes
Widespread and frequent on mountains of the Central Highlands, Ben Lomond, south-west, Mount Field and kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Treatment Method
Cold Some species require exposure to cold before they germinate. These species are best sown in early winter and left to germinate in a shade house.
Seed Treatment Notes
Reportedly grown from seed, although some growers have poor results. Cold stratified seed responds fairly well. Should be germinated in a dark environment.