Plant Details

Scientific Name: Cyperus flavus
  • Pronunciation: sigh-PUR-us
  • Type: Sedge. Tufted or rhizomatous.
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Vegetation Type: wet places,
  • Species List: SRR NNP, Cooroy Mill Site, SRR,

Identification Notes

 Identifying features - Cyperus sp Culms: Triangular to cylindrical. InflorescenceTerminal, Head-like or Umbel-like, Simple or Compound rays. Involucral Bracts: Under each Ray, mostly Leaf-like. LeavesGrass-like or Reduced to sheathing scales.

  • Cyperus flavus
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