Caustis dioica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caustis dioica |
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Caustis
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dioica
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Caustis dioica is a special type of grass-like plant called a sedge. It grows naturally in Western Australia. This plant is known for its unique look and how it grows.
About This Plant
Caustis dioica is a plant that lives for many years. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes. These stems help the plant spread and form new shoots. The plant often looks tangled and bushy. It can grow to be about 15 to 70 centimeters (6 to 28 inches) tall. It can also spread out to about 50 centimeters (20 inches) wide. Its leaves have a strong, noticeable smell.
This sedge is called monoecious. This means that each plant has both male and female flowers on it. The plant blooms, or flowers, between September and December. Its flowers are usually yellow-brown in color.
Where It Grows
You can find Caustis dioica in several parts of Western Australia. These areas include the Mid West, Wheatbelt, South West, Great Southern, and Goldfields-Esperance regions. It prefers to grow in sandy soils mixed with some loam. Loam is a type of soil that has a good balance of sand, silt, and clay.
