Cyperus gracilis, commonly known as slender flat sedge and slimjim flatsedge, is a species of sedge native to Australia. The species epithet gracilis refers to the graceful form of the leaves.
The plant grows in height, with a delicate arching form.Cyperus gracilis in Flora of North America @ efloras.org . accessed 1.23.2013 Flowering occurs in spring and summer.
Distribution Cyperus gracilis is found from the state of Victoria, north to New South Wales and Queensland, in eastern Australia. Its habitat can range from high rainfall areas near the coast to drier areas in woodlands, such as Lightning Ridge. It is also naturalized in Norfolk Island, the Canary Islands, Hawaii, and California.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant FamiliesUSDA Plants Profile for Cyperus gracilis (slimjim flatsedge)Starr, F. & Starr, K. (2011). New plant records for Midway atoll, Maui and Kaho'olawe. Bishop Museum Occasional Papers 110: 23-35.
See also List of Cyperus species
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