Cyperus distinctus
Swamp Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus virens var. brittonii C.B.Clarke
- Cyperus virens var. brittonii C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus distinctus (commonly known as Swamp Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South 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, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina