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Cyperus erythrorhizos

Red Root Flat Sedge, Red Root Flatsedge
Other regional names: Red Rooted Cyperus +6 more
  • Red Rooted Cyperus
  • Red Rooted Flatsedge
  • Red Rooted Nutsedge
  • Red Rooted Umberella Sedge
  • Red Rooted Umbrella Sedge
  • Redroot Flatsedge
  • Redroot Nutgrass
Also known as: Chlorocyperus erythrorhizus (Muhl.) Palla +12 more
  • Chlorocyperus erythrorhizus (Muhl.) Palla
  • Cyperus chrysokerkos Steud.
  • Cyperus cupreus J.Presl & C.Presl
  • Cyperus erythrorhizos var. cupreus (J.Presl & C.Presl) Kük.
  • Cyperus erythrorhizos var. halei (Torr. ex Britton) Kük.
  • Cyperus erythrorhizos var. infirmus (Boeckeler) Kük.
  • Cyperus erythrorhizus var. cupreus (J.Presl & C.Presl) Kük.
  • Cyperus erythrorhizus var. infirmus (Boeckeler) Kük.
  • Cyperus halei Torrey
  • Cyperus infirmus Boeckeler
  • Cyperus occidentalis Torr.
  • Cyperus spiculatus Alph.Wood
  • Cyperus washingtonensis Gand.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Indigenous to North America, Cyperus erythrorhizos (commonly known as Red-root Flat Sedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, 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., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, 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)
Colorado, Italy

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