Cyperus eragrostis
Umbrella Sedge at Hackett, ACT
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| Cyperus eragrostis | MichaelMulvaney | 8 Feb 2022 | |
| Cyperus eragrostis | cmobbs | 8 Feb 2022 |
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This species has appeared in the Bragg St Park, Hackett following formation of swales in late 2021. The swales are capturing water making it ideal for this species
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8 Feb 2022
Unfortunately it is a pretty persistent weed - but I have had some success with a small mattock and grubbing it and its roots out
Location information
- Coordinates 149.166381-35.253503
- Altitude 626.2m
- Places Hackett, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 8 Feb 2022 02:46 PM Recorded on
- cmobbs Recorded by
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
- Yes In flower
Collections
- cmobbs 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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