Scientific Name: Cyperus haspan

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  • Pronunciation:
    sigh-PUR-us
  • Type:
    Sedge. Tufted or rhizomatous.
  • Family:
    CYPERACEAE
  • Flowers:
    In clusters on stems to 15 cm
  • Species List:
    EdingtonDr, Cooroibah, 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.