Cyperus sanguinolentus, the purple-glume flat sedge, is an erect sedge, solitary or tufted, growing from 5 to 80 cm tall. A widespread species, naturally found in many parts of Africa, India, Asia and Australasia. The specific epithet sanguinolentus is from Latin, and refers blood red colour of the seed.[1][2]
References
- ^ Les Robinson – Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 287
- ^ K.L.Wilson. "New South Wales Flora Online: Cyperus sanguinolentus". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
External links
- Cyperus sanguinolentus occurrence data from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium
- Cyperus sanguinolentus occurrence data from GBIF