Description
Ficinia radiata (also called Radiate Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps and wetlands, and is often found in coastal areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ficinia radiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficinia radiata has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and bean-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.