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Bulbostylis curassavica

West Indian Hairsedge
Also known as: Bulbostylis curassavica var. pallescens Kük. & Ekman +3 more
  • Bulbostylis curassavica var. pallescens Kük. & Ekman
  • Bulbostylis floccosa var. pumilio C.B.Clarke
  • Fimbristylis curassavica (Britton) Alain
  • Stenophyllus curassavicus Britton
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Bulbostylis curassavica (commonly known as West Indian hairsedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Haiti, Leeward Is., Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico

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