Cyperus nervulosus is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia.[1]

Cyperus nervulosus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. nervulosus
Binomial name
Cyperus nervulosus
(Kük.) S.T.Blake

The annual sedge typically grows to a height of 0.03 to 0.2 metres (0.10 to 0.66 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between February and July and produces green-brown flowers.[1]

In Western Australia it is found around swamps and pools in the Kimberley region where it grows in sandy-clay soils.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cyperus nervulosus". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.