Caustis gigas
Species of grass-like plant
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Caustis gigas, commonly known as giant twig-rush, is a sedge that is native to Western Australia.[1]
| Giant twig-rush | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Caustis |
| Species: | C. gigas |
| Binomial name | |
| Caustis gigas | |
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.