Carex tereticaulis

Carex tereticaulis

Priority Three — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species: C. tereticaulis
Binomial name
Carex tereticaulis

Carex tereticaulis is a species of sedge of the Cyperaceae family that is native to Western Australia[1]

The monoecious and rhizomatous perennial grass-like sedge has a tufted habit and typically grows to a height of 0.7 metres (2.3 ft). It blooms between September to October producing brown flowers.

It is found in coastal areas of the Peel, South West and Great Southern regions where it grows in black peaty-sandy soils.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Carex tereticaulis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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