Cyperus gracilis explained

Cyperus gracilis, commonly known as slender flat sedge and slimjim flatsedge, is a species of sedge native to Australia. The species epithet gracilis refers to the graceful form of the leaves.

The plant grows 10cm-30cmcm (00inches-10inchescm) in height, with a delicate arching form.^[1] Flowering occurs in spring and summer.

Distribution

Cyperus gracilis is found from the state of Victoria, north to New South Wales and Queensland, in eastern Australia. Its habitat can range from high rainfall areas near the coast to drier areas in woodlands, such as Lightning Ridge.^[2] It is also naturalized in Norfolk Island, the Canary Islands, Hawaii, and California.^{[3] [4] [5]}

See also

• List of Cyperus species

Notes and References

1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=242357669 Cyperus gracilis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org
2. Web site: Cyperus gracilis. PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. 2010-02-15.
3. http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/namedetail.do?name_id=236821 Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
4. http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=cygr9 USDA Plants Profile for Cyperus gracilis (slimjim flatsedge)
5. Starr, F. & Starr, K. (2011). New plant records for Midway atoll, Maui and Kaho'olawe. Bishop Museum Occasional Papers 110: 23-35.