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Eriocaulon scariosum
Eriocaulon scariosum, commonly named common, rough or pale pipewort, is a species of tufted grass-like herbaceous plants, constituting part of the plant family Eriocaulaceae. The scientific name of Eriocaulon is derived from Ancient Greek ἔριον, erion, which means 'wool', and καυλός, caulos, which means 'stalk'.
Common pipewort plants grow naturally in wetlands, bogs and drainage areas, from central and eastern Victoria, through eastern New South Wales, including the Australian Capital Territory, to eastern and north Queensland, Australia.
Eriocaulon scariosum is native to Australia and its occurrence is rare in Victoria as stated in The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. It is categorised as “rare” in Victoria's in the Advisory list of rare or threatened plants in Victoria – 2014 maintained by the Victoria Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI). This Advisory List is constructed from technical and scientific information and knowledge from a variety of botanic experts.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
