Cyperus floridanus
Florida Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus filiformis f. coloratus Kük. +3 more
- Cyperus filiformis f. coloratus Kük.
- Cyperus filiformis var. densiceps Kük.
- Cyperus kingsii C.D.Adams ex Proctor
- Mariscus floridensis 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 floridanus (commonly known as Florida flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cyperus, which contains over 950 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
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, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Jamaica, Puerto Rico