Cyperus eragrostis

Umbrella Sedge at Hackett, ACT

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Identification history

	Cyperus eragrostis	8 Feb 2022	MichaelMulvaney
	Cyperus eragrostis	8 Feb 2022	cmobbs

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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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MichaelMulvaney wrote:

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

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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
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Additional information

30cm to 1 metre Plant height
True In flower

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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