Cyperus castaneus
Cyperus castaneus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
| Cyperus castaneus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. castaneus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus castaneus | |
The annual or perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 1 to 50 centimetres (0.4 to 19.7 in). The plant blooms between February and July producing yellow-brown flowers.[1]
In Western Australia it is found around clay pans and other damp areas in the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields-Esperance regions.[1]
There are two known varieties of the species:
See also
References
- "Cyperus castaneus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- "Cyperus castaneus var. brevimucronatus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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