Cyperus echinatus
Globe Flatsedge, Teasel Sedge
Also known as: Cyperus ovularis (Michx.) Torr. +15 more
- Cyperus ovularis (Michx.) Torr.
- Cyperus ovularis var. americanus Boeckeler
- Cyperus ovularis var. sphaericus Boeckeler
- Cyperus ovularis var. wolfii (Alph.Wood) Kük.
- Cyperus wolfii Alph.Wood
- Kyllinga ovularis Michx.
- Mariscus bracheilema Steud.
- Mariscus drummondii Steud.
- Mariscus echinatus (L.) Elliott
- Mariscus globulosus Urb.
- Mariscus ovularis var. tenellus Torr.
- Mariscus retroflexus Willd. ex Kunth
- Mariscus rivularis Walp.
- Mariscus sphaericus Willd. ex Kunth
- Mariscus sphaerocephalus Steud.
- Scirpus echinatus L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus echinatus (commonly known as Globe Flatsedge or Teasel Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Japan