Cyperus sanguinolentus

Cyperus sanguinolentus, the purple-glume flat sedge, is an erect sedge, solitary or tufted, growing from 5 to 80 cm tall. A widespread species, naturally found in many parts of Africa, India, Asia and Australasia. The specific epithet sanguinolentus is from Latin, and refers blood red colour of the seed.[1][2]

Purple-glume flat sedge
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. sanguinolentus
Binomial name
Cyperus sanguinolentus
Synonyms
  • Pycreus sanguinolentus (Vahl) Nees

References

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  1. ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 287
  2. ^ K.L.Wilson. "New South Wales Flora Online: Cyperus sanguinolentus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
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