Cyperus eragrostis

Common name: Umbrella Sedge

Meaning of name:

Cyperus is the Latin name given to this genus. Eragrostis is named after the genus of grass called Eragrostis.

Distribution:

Occurs in the south west of Western Australia. Also found in south eastern Australia.

Description:

Grows to 80 centimetres tall. Flowers can be found from June to January.

Notes:

This species is originally from South America.

References:

Western Weeds, A Guide to the Weeds of Western Australia. BMJ Hussey, GJ Keighery, J Dodd, SG Lloyd, RD Cousens. 1997.

Western Australian Plant Names and their Meanings, a Glossary. FA Sharr. Third edition 2019.

Flora of the Perth Region. NG Marchant, JR Wheeler, BL Rye, EM Bennett, NS Lander, TD Macfarlane. 1987.