Cyperus sanguinolentus


Cyperus sanguinolentus, the purple-glume flat sedge, is an erect sedge, solitary or tufted, growing from 5 to 80 cm tall. A widespread species, naturally found in many parts of Africa, India, Asia and Australasia. The specific epithet sanguinolentus is from Latin, and refers blood red colour of the seed.[1][2]

Purple-glume flat sedge
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Scientific classification edit
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Species:
Template:Taxonomy/CyperusC. sanguinolentus
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/CyperusCyperus sanguinolentus
Synonyms
  • Pycreus sanguinolentus (Vahl) Nees

ReferencesEdit

  1. Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 287
  2. Template:NSW Flora Online

External linksEdit


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