Leptocarpus tenax is a species of plant in the family Restionaceae. It is perennial, dioecious herb found in many moist parts of eastern and southern Australia and often seen growing from 50 to 130 cm tall, with stems 1 to 2 mm in diameter. The specific epithet tenax is derived from Latin, meaning "holding fast".[1][2]

Leptocarpus tenax
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Restionaceae
Genus: Leptocarpus
Species:
L. tenax
Binomial name
Leptocarpus tenax

References

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  1. ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 301
  2. ^ A. L. Quirico & B.G.Briggs. "Leptocarpus tenax". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 25 November 2021.