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Slender flat sedge (Cyperus gracilis)

Description

Cyperus gracilis, with the common name is slender flat sedge and slimjim flatsedge, is a sedge native to Australia. The species epithet gracilus refers to the graceful form of the leaves. The plant grows 10–30 centimetres (3.9–11.8 in) in height, with a delicate arching form. Flowering occurs in spring and summer.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Cyperaceae

              • Genus: Cyperus