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Caribbean flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus calcicola

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Cyperus calcicola

Also known as Caribbean flatsedge, Cyperus calcicola is a graminoid perennial plant.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • As a member of the Cyperaceae family, it's prudent to investigate general characteristics of sedges and related species for potential concerns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus calcicola Britton
  • Common Name: Caribbean flatsedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Species
  • Nomenclatural Reference: Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 387. 1915.
  • Synonym: Cyperus unifolius Boeckeler (not accepted)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Present in the Caribbean region.
  • Also found in Central America.

Ecological Role

  • Mentions of "Drain Flat-sedge (Cyperus eragrostis)" as a threat suggest that some Cyperus species can be invasive. While the text does not directly state that Cyperus calcicola is invasive, it implies that monitoring its spread in certain environments might be important.