Desmoschoenus spiralis
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| Desmoschoenus spiralis | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 3' |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Desmoschoenus spiralis
Propagation: Seed
Range: New Zealand.
Habitat: Sand dunes by the coast on North, South and Chatham Islands[1].
Edibility: Young shoots[2].
Usage: The plant has an extensive root system that makes it useful for binding sand[3].
The dried leaves are bright yellow and are used in making patterned baskets[3][2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Allan, Harry. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer Publications, 1961.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Crowe, Andrew. Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Hodder and Stoughton, 1990.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Brooker, Stanley. Economic Native Plants of New Zealand. Oxford University Press, 1991.