Drain flatsedge

Family: Cyperaceae
Scientific name: Cyperus eragrostis
Description: Plant Form: Tufted perennial sedge. Size: Up to 90 cm tall. Stem: Narrow, upright. Leaves: Long flat blades with inwards curving edges. Flowers: Very numerous umbrella-shaped clusters of spikelets which are overall oblong and flat in shape. Greenish yellow or pale brown. Fruit and Seeds: Triangular, olive-green or brownish, with a very faint layer of hairs. Habitat: Boggy grasslands, drainage areas, cropping areas, disturbed areas, wetlands, parks, gardens. Distinguishing Features: Umbrella shaped flowerheads distinguish from other Flatsedges (Cyperus species). Weed Status: Other Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural, Common Lifeform: Grassy

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