Cyperus eragrostis
Umbrella Sedge at Campbell, ACT
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| Cyperus eragrostis | MichaelMulvaney | 25 May 2021 | |
| Unverified | toss | 25 May 2021 |
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Looks like the non-native, Cyperus eragrostis (umbrella sedge). Due to dense spikelet clusters – a bit umbel like, and very prominent and long inflorescence bracts. The spikelets should be laterally compressed as well.
Common in disturbed drainage lines, and around urban ponds.
The question: it's growing in M t Pleasant Reserve. Should we spray it out?
2 comments
25 May 2021
It is a persistent weed and one you would want to remove from locations where there is a reasonable cover of native species, or a significant environment down stream. However as it tends to grow in or near creeks use of foliar spray (glysophate) can be tricky and you will need to read the label booklet re use near waterways. If clumps are isolated I have had some success with the mattock.
25 May 2021
A bit too much to mattock. Spraying might be an option - there's not flowing water near the infestation.
We'd be looking at spray + mulch + revegetation, and extending an area of revegetation where we've been working on a large patch of vinca, now largely eradicated... All done with Parks and Conservation advice and assistance, and with funding through an Environment ACT grant.
We'd be looking at spray + mulch + revegetation, and extending an area of revegetation where we've been working on a large patch of vinca, now largely eradicated... All done with Parks and Conservation advice and assistance, and with funding through an Environment ACT grant.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.155931-35.294922
- Altitude 602.4m
- Maps Mount Pleasant Mount Ainslie to Black Mountain
- Places Campbell, ACT
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 22 May 2021 10:10 AM Recorded on
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- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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- toss Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Cyperus eragrostis Rushes, Sedges & Mat Rushes Plants
Species information
- Cyperus eragrostis Scientific name
- Umbrella Sedge Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 1219.97m Recorded at altitude
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