Cyperus hystricinus
Bristly Flatsedge
Also known as: Cyperus retrofractus var. hystricinus (Fernald) Kük.
- Cyperus retrofractus var. hystricinus (Fernald) Kük.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cyperus hystricinus (commonly known as Bristly Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Cyperus is notably large, comprising more than 950 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
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, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia