Trevor James, AgResearchCapsule slopes to a top with a sharp tip; plant varies from lax to upright
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves are bristle-like, with cross walls only visible internally
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves originate at the base and up the stem, and are usually narrow and often wiry
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves are not reflexed above the sheath
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves are bristle-like, and plants are usually taller than 2 cm
Larry Allain, USGS, Wetland & Aquatic Research Center / Trevor James, AgResearchStem has cross walls below flower heads
Kerry Bodmin, NIWA / Trevor James, AgResearchStem does not have cross walls below flower heads
Kerry Bodmin, NIWA / Trevor James, AgResearchPlant has more than 5 flower heads
Trevor James, AgResearchCapsule tapers to its tip
Trevor James, AgResearch / Kerry Bodmin, NIWACapsule is 2.5-3 mm long
Trevor James, AgResearch / Ros Cole, Department of ConservationTepals are 3 mm long or less
