Lepidosperma Labill.
Spikelets numerous in a terminal panicle Lepidosperma
Culms flattened, biconvex or ribbon-like
Culms 1–3 mm wide, up to 60 cm high. Leaves usually shorter than the culms (except L. curtisiae), 2–3 mm wide
Leaves always longer than the culms. Panicle up to 5 cm long. Spikelets reddish-brown, 5–6 mm long. Nut ribbed. Blue Mts DSF and heath. Sandy soils Lepidosperma curtisiae
Leaves shorter than the culms