Cyperaceae Juss.
Cyperus isabellinus K.L.Wilson
, legitimate, scientific
[Wilson, K.L. (27 September 1991), Systematic studies in Cyperus section Pinnati (Cyperaceae). Telopea 4(3)]:
475-477, Figs 26c, 29a
APC
[tax. nov.]
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Type:
"QUEENSLAND: Darling Downs: 6 km S of Yandilla-Tummaville road on Owens Scrub Road to Leyburn, K.L.Wilson 4199, 30 Dec 1981; holo NSW; iso: BRI,CANB,K,L,NT,NY."
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Etymology:
"The epithet refers to the yellowish glumes and is from the neo-Latin isabellinus, meaning tawny yellow (see Stearn (1973) and the Societe francaise des Chrysanthemistes (1905) for the tale behind the meaning)."