Cyperus sp.

A Sedge at Holt, ACT

Cyperus sp. at Holt, ACT - 9 Apr 2020
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Identification history

Cyperus sp. 4 Sep 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 3 Sep 2020 annamacdonald

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4 comments

michaelb wrote:
   4 Sep 2020
Hi Anna
To ID to species would require some better photos. Or maybe you could drop in a specimen to ANBG?
annamacdonald wrote:
   4 Sep 2020
Thanks Michael. Unfortunately this is a pic I took in April (had a phone vs Nature map issue so am only uploading some old pics now) and I can't see any others of the same plant on my phone. I'll try to look out for it again for a better sighting - which parts are needed for better ID?
michaelb wrote:
   4 Sep 2020
The most important thing is a clear pic or pics of the seedhead, but also leaves & the whole plant. But you may have to wait until there is new growth, maturity etc later to get such photos. Winter specimens are generally poor.
annamacdonald wrote:
   4 Sep 2020
OK thanks. I walk that trail fairly regularly so will keep a look out for new growth - maybe even take a better camera!

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 9 Apr 2020 11:34 AM Recorded on
  • annamacdonald Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Cyperus sp. Scientific name
  • A Sedge Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 773m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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