[2] The rhizomatous perennial herb to grass-like sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 1.15 metres (1.0 to 3.8 ft) and has a tufted habit.

The leaves are usually about as long as the culms and have a flat to very V-shaped cross-section with purple-red to pale coloured sheaths at the base.

The inflorescences are spreading with a length of 5 to 15 cm (2.0 to 5.9 in), the branchlets contain clusters of three to eight spikelets, each of which contain 5 to 28 compressed flowers that are 4 to 12 mm (0.16 to 0.47 in) long.

[5] The holotype was collected just north Bow River Station in the Kimberley region of Western Australia in 1955 by M.Lazarides.

[3] In Western Australia it is found along streams and creeks and surrounding water holes in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy alluvial soils often around sandstone.