- Pronunciation: sigh-PUR-us
- Type: Sedge. Tufted or rhizomatous.
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Size: 40 cm
- Flowers: In clusters on stems to 15 cm
- Species List: W1, SRR NNP, SRR, Fraser Island, TAFE, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes
Used for weaving.
Identification Notes
Triangular Leaves to 1.5 mm thick. Identifying features - Cyperus sp Culms: Triangular to cylindrical. Inflorescence: Terminal, Head-like or Umbel-like, Simple or Compound rays. Involucral Bracts: Under each Ray, mostly Leaf-like. Leaves: Grass-like or Reduced to sheathing scales.
