Trevor James, AgResearch / Kerry Bodmin, NIWAFlowers are solitary, usually less than 5 mm long
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves do not have cross walls (septae)
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves are flat and sword-shaped
Trevor James, AgResearchLeaves are hollow, with cross walls (septae) which are often obvious externally
Trevor James, AgResearchCapsules taper to tip
Trevor James, AgResearchCapsules have a sharp tip (mucronate)
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, AgResearch / Kerry Bodmin, NIWACapsule is 2.5-3 mm long
Trevor James, AgResearch / Ros Cole, Department of ConservationTepals are 3 mm long or less
