Cyperus cunninghamii
Cyperus cunninghamii is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]
| Cyperus cunninghamii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. cunninghamii |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus cunninghamii | |
The perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.7 metres (1.0 to 2.3 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between March and August producing yellow-brown flowers.
It is found on rocky hills, amongst quartzite outcrops, on ledges and in gullies in the Kimberley region of Western Australia where it grows in stony red sand-clay soils.[1]
See also
References
- "Cyperus cunninghamii". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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