Plants of the Castlemaine District

Flecked Flat-sedge - a native (Cyperus gunnii)

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Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family).

Native of eastern Australia.

Occurrence: A wetland plant. Lake beds, beside streams etc.

Identification:

The flowers often have a flecked appearance.

Similar species: The introduced Drain Flat-sedge has green flowers. Several native sedges resemble Flecked Flat-sedge. Giant Sedge (Cyperus exaltatus) is taller (to 2 m) and has more flowers and larger clusters. Flat Sedge (Cyperus lhotskyanus) is smaller (10-60 cm) and has relatively stout flower stalks.

Photos 1,2: Flecked Flat-sedge. Loddon River at Glenluce. img