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Triglochin procera
Water Ribbons
Notes

Uses: Syn Triglochin procerum. Robust aquatic native that can grow in in water or a damp place out of water to a height of approx 30cm. Can be used in and around water features. Propagate by transplantation or from seed. Indigenous peoples cooked and ate the tubers.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.


:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.

  • Height 1.5-2m
  • Spread 0.5-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Juncaginaceae
  • Botanical Name Triglochin procera
  • Common Name Water Ribbons
  • Origin Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Watercourse
  • Soil Texture Gravel, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Green
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Bush food, Ornamental
  • Form Grass Sedge or Flax
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region