Lepidosperma species resin was identified as a source of Kangaroo Island propolis. Honey bees were observed collecting resin exuded from sword sedge plants. HPLC analyses were obtained of major constituents in the propolis and the sword sedge resin. 1H NMR spectral profiles were obtained of sedge resin, resin from bee legs and propolis. Growth inhibitory activity of 4 constituents towards NCI 60 cancer cell lines was determined.