Cyperus castaneus

Description

Cyperus castaneus is a sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Australia. The annual or perennial sedge typically grows to a height of 1 to 50 centimetres (0.4 to 19.7 in). The plant blooms between February and July producing yellow-brown flowers. In Western Australia it is found around clay pans and other damp areas in the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields-Esperance regions. There are two known varieties of the species: - Cyperus castaneus var. brevimucronatus Kük. - Cyperus castaneus Willd. var. castaneus