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Cyperus amabilis (Foothill Flatsedge)

Cyperus amabilis, commonly known as foothill flatsedge, is a graminoid plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

• As a graminoid, Cyperus amabilis may have characteristics that could pose minor considerations for pets, such as its grass-like structure.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Phylum: Tracheophyta
• Class: [Not explicitly mentioned, but implied to be within Tracheophyta]
• Taxonomic Rank: Species
• Accepted Scientific Name: Cyperus amabilis Vahl
• Synonym: Cyperus amabilis var. macrostachyus (Boeckeler) Kkenth.
• Common Names: Foothill flatsedge

Distribution and Habitat

• The text mentions that Cyperus amabilis originates from tropical Africa (Ghana) and tropical South America (Brasil).
• It is also associated with valley/foothill riparian forests and is found in more than 160 wetlands in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Cyperus amabilis is described as an annual plant.

Associated Species

• The text also mentions other flatsedge species such as:
  • Cyperus amuricus (Asian Flatsedge)
  • Cyperus articulatus (Jointed Flatsedge)
  • Cyperus dipsaceus (Wright flatsedge, Wright's flatsedge)
  • Cyperus esculentus (Chufa, Chufa flatsedge, Yellow nutgrass)
  • Cyperus aggregatus (Inflatedscale flatsedge)
  • Cyperus ligularis (Alabama swamp flatsedge)
  • Cyperus squarrosus (Bearded flatsedge)
  • Cyperus eragrostis (Tall flatsedge)

Resources

• Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus amabilis.
• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for taxonomic information (TSN 39905).
• Flora of North America