Cyperus houghtonii
Houghton's Umbrella Sedge, Houghton's Cyperus
Other regional names: Houghton's Flatsedge
- Houghton's Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus houghtonii var. uberior Kük. +1 more
- Cyperus houghtonii var. uberior Kük.
- Mariscus houghtonii (Torr.) T.Koyama
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus houghtonii (commonly known as Houghton's Umbrella-sedge or Houghton's cyperus) is a sedge within the Cyperaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West 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