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has two species of Baloskion (cordrush).
Both are reasonably common native herbs in waterlogged
soils. They are more-or-less typical members of
Restionaceae, with cylindrical stems with several scarious
bracts, and terminal inflorescences of multiple spikelets.
The two species are both quite distinctive. B.
tetraphyllum (tassel cordrush) has shiny
green stems that are branched to the degree that their ends
are feathery. It is a very common riparian species. B.
australe (southern cordrush) has straight, erect stem
that are relatively thick (~2-3mm) and often more than 50cm
tall. It is a common species in wet sedgy and boggy
subalpine areas.
Baloskion is one of three Tasmanian genera that
were once included in Restio. The others are
Chordifex and Eurychorda.
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