Cyperus diandrus
Low Cyperus, Low Umbrella Flatsedge
Other regional names: Umbrella Flatsedge
- Umbrella Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus diandrus f. elongatus (Britton) Fernald +5 more
- Cyperus diandrus f. elongatus (Britton) Fernald
- Cyperus diandrus var. elongatus Britton
- Cyperus diandrus var. pauciflorus Alph.Wood
- Pycreus diander (Torr.) C.B.Clarke
- Pycreus diandrus (Torr.) C.B.Clarke
- Torreya maritima Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cyperus diandrus (commonly known as Low Cyperus or Low Umbrella Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin
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)
Germany