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Caustis gigas

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Species of grass-like plant

Giant twig-rush
Conservation status

Priority Two — Poorly Known Taxa (DEC)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Caustis
Species: C. gigas
Binomial name
Caustis gigas
R.L.Barrett

Caustis gigas, commonly known as giant twig-rush, is a sedge that is native to Western Australia.

The rhizomatous perennial sedge has a robust habit and typically grows to a height of 2 metres (6.6 ft). The plant blooms between April and May producing brown flowers.

It is found in the Wheatbelt region between Chittering and Coorow where it grows in sandy soils.

References

  1. "Caustis gigas". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Taxon identifiers
Caustis gigas
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