Cyperus retrorsus
Pine Barren Flatsedge, Pinebarren Flat Sedge
Also known as: Cyperus blodgettii Britton +17 more
- Cyperus blodgettii Britton
- Cyperus globulosus var. robustus (Boeckeler) Shinners
- Cyperus nashii Britton
- Cyperus ovularis var. cylindricus (Elliott) Torr.
- Cyperus ovularis var. robustus Boeckeler
- Cyperus ovularis var. tenellus Torr.
- Cyperus plankii Britton ex Small
- Cyperus retrorsus var. cylindricus (Elliott) Fernald & Griscom
- Cyperus retrorsus var. multiflorens Kük.
- Cyperus retrorsus var. nashii (Britton) Fernald & Griscom
- Cyperus retrorsus var. retrorsus
- Cyperus retrorsus var. robustus (Boeckeler) Kük.
- Cyperus retrorsus var. typicus Fernald & Griscom
- Cyperus retroversus Chapm.
- Cyperus torreyi Britton
- Mariscus aureus Bertol.
- Mariscus avenicola C.B.Clarke ex Britton
- Mariscus blodgettii (Britton) 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 retrorsus (commonly known as Pine Barren Flatsedge) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cyperus genus, encompassing over 950 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Colombia, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Panama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
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)
Azores, Illinois, Japan, Spain