| Scientific Name | Ficinia nodosa |
| Size and form | A perennial tuft with creeping rhizomes 50cm-1m high and 60cm-2m wide. |
| Flowers, leaves and fruit | The flower inflorescence forms a dense round head towards the ends of the stems. Flowers occur in spring. Fruit is a small, dark nut. Stems are thick and wiry, dark green and pointed. |
| Growing conditions | A hardy and tough plant suitable for a wide range of situations. Useful for soil binding in dunes or moist areas. It is commonly used in street-verge planting and in native gardens for foliage contrast. |
