Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyathochaeta

Species:

Cyathochaeta stipoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of southwestern Australian wet heathlands, this sedge resprouts from underground rhizomes after fire and is adapted to periodic burning in its native habitat.