Cyperus acuminatus
Short Pointed Cyperus, Taper Leaved Flatsedge
Other regional names: Taper Tip Flatsedge +3 more
- Taper Tip Flatsedge
- Taper Tip Umbrella Sedge
- Taperleaf Flatsedge
- Tapertip Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus acuminatus var. cyrtolepis (Torr. & Hook.) Kük. +5 more
- Cyperus acuminatus var. cyrtolepis (Torr. & Hook.) Kük.
- Cyperus cyrtolepis Torr. & Hook.
- Cyperus cyrtolepis var. caepitosus Boeckeler
- Cyperus cyrtolepis var. denticarinatus (Britton) Britton
- Cyperus cyrtolepis var. glaucescens Boeckeler
- Cyperus rufescens var. denticarinatus Britton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus acuminatus (commonly known as Short-Pointed Cyperus or Taper-Leaved Flatsedge) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania