Common names

Leafy Flat-sedge, Common Leaf-rush, Cutty Or Cutting Grass, Leafy Flat Sedge, Leafyflat-sedge, Moo-oo Grass.

Scientific names

Cyperus lucidus.

Family

Cyperaceae.

Genus

Cyperus.

Growth height

Up to 1.6m.

Presence in Australia

This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA.

Habitat

Poorly-drained soils in wet swampy areas or along watercourses in open situations.

Habit

Perennial herb up to 1.6m high and about 1m wide.

Seed collection

Early Jan to late Feb. Mature seedheads are brown and release smooth nuts readily.

Propagation

From seed or by division of rhizome.

Land protection

Valuable in soil erosion control along streamsides due to fibrous roots.

Wildlife

Good habitat for small birds and frogs, and food for caterpillars of native butterflies and moths.

Ornamental

Ornamental for wet garden positions or as an emergent aquatic.