This is a small tufted perennial
rush with long strap like green
leaves to 1 m. A tall, slender,
yellow flower spike appears
from the leaf base in the early
growing season and persists
for many weeks. As the spike
matures, the structure is replaced
by a tan, fruit-bearing shaft,
composed of attractive clusters
of small nutlets. This species is
extremely hardy and tolerant of
climatic extremes and most soil
conditions. Widely grown for
soil stabilisation.