Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Cyperus

Species:

Cyperus matagoroensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates periodic fire in wetland habitats and resprouts vigorously from rhizomes following burns.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require saturated or flooded conditions for germination. Surface sow on moist substrate.

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