Carex flagellifera
Glen Murray Tussock, Trip Me Up
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Carex flagellifera (commonly known as Glen Murray tussock or Trip-Me-Up) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Carex genus, encompassing over 2300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain, Kermadec Is.