Schoenus calcatus

Schoenus calcatus is a species of Cyperaceae endemic to Western Australia.

Description
S. calcatus is a small cushion-forming perennial. The leaves are spirally arranged and have both a short blade and a short sheath.

Taxonomy
Schoenus calcatus was first described in 1997 by Karen Wilson. There are no synonyms. The specific epithet calcatus, is derived from the Latin verb, calcare, 'to tread upon' or 'walk over' and refers to a potential threat to the species.