Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Chorizandra

Species:

Chorizandra gigantea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

wetland birds, waterfowl

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes after fire, common in fire-prone coastal heathlands. Shows vigorous regrowth post-burn in natural habitat.