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Cyperus excurrens

Flatsedge, Galingales
Other regional names: Nutgrass +1 more
  • Nutgrass
  • Sedge
Also known as: Acorellus Palla ex Kneuck. +19 more
  • Acorellus Palla ex Kneuck.
  • Acorellus Palla, 1905
  • Adupla Bosc ex Juss.
  • Aliniella J.Raynal
  • Alinula J.Raynal
  • Androcoma Nees
  • Androtrichum (Brongn.) Brongn.
  • Anosporum Nees
  • Antrolepis Welw.
  • Ascolepis Nees ex Steud.
  • Ascopholis C.E.C.Fisch.
  • Atomostylis Steud.
  • Borabora Steud.
  • Chamaexiphium Hochst.
  • Chlorocyperus Rikli
  • Comostemum Nees
  • Courtoisia Nees
  • Courtoisina Soják
  • Crepidocarpus Klotzsch ex Boeckeler
  • Cylindrolepis Boeckeler
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Cyperus excurrens (commonly known as Flatsedge or Galingales) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Georgia

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