chain sword

Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae | chain sword, tape-measure plant

 

A small, grass-like coastal plant associated with brackish habitats, tolerant of salt and variable water quality. It thrives in wet margins and shallow water, and is adaptable to a range of light conditions. The narrow, spear-shaped leaves form low, sometimes tangled mats of foliage, making it effective as a fine-textured ground cover. The plant spreads vegetatively by runners and rhizomes, allowing it to gradually colonise suitable sites.