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Jointed rushes

Also known as: Restiads

Jointed rushes belongs to a family of grass-like plants primarily found in Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Characterized by their wiry, hollow stems and tufted growth form, they thrive in nutrient-poor, often sandy soils, adapted to environments prone to fires where they often resprout quickly. The unshowy flowers, nestled within sheaths, contribute subtly to their ecological niche as they attract specific pollinators.

Scientific classification

Family

Jointed rushes (Restionaceae)

Grasses, sedges and allies

Vascular plants

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