Densely tufted erect perennial grass. Hairless to slightly hairy flat or channelled leaf to 30cm x 3mm. Green flower sometimes with purple edging. Narrow flowerhead 6-12cm long, 4-6 florets per spikelet. Lower floral bract narrow, thin, veined to 4mm long, hairs lengthening, in 2 rows or covered, base of central bristle copper, strongly twisted.