Caustis gigas

{{Short description|Species of grass-like plant}}

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|name = Giant twig-rush

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|genus = Caustis

|species = gigas

|authority = R.L.Barrett

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Caustis gigas, commonly known as giant twig-rush, is a sedge that is native to Western Australia.{{FloraBase|name=Caustis gigas|id=13765}}

The rhizomatous perennial sedge has a robust habit and typically grows to a height of {{convert|2|m|ft|1}}. 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.

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