Gahnia lacera
Sawsedge
Also known as: Gahnia lanaiensis O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.Kern +1 more
- Gahnia lanaiensis O.Deg., I.Deg. & J.Kern
- Lampocarya lacera R.Lesson ex A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Australasia, Gahnia lacera (commonly known as Sawsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North
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)
Hawaii