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coastal plain flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus cuspidatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cyperus cuspidatus
Also known as Coastal Plain Flatsedge.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is graminoid, resembling grass, which may attract grazing animals.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is graminoid, resembling grass, which may attract grazing animals.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus cuspidatus Kunth
- Common Name: Coastal Plain Flatsedge
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
Cyperus cuspidatus is associated with coastal plain environments. It has been observed in various locations, including:
- Mississippi, United States
- Maryland Coastal Plain, US
- Georgia Coastal Plain
- Atlantic Coastal Plain (Nova Scotia mentioned via related flora guide)
It is also found in coastal plain pond shores and wetlands.
Morphological Characteristics
- Plant Form: Graminoid (grass-like)
- Flower Color: Red, green, yellow, brown
- Flower Arrangement: (Not fully specified in the text but implied)
Additional Information
- The plant prefers locations with full sunlight.
- It is considered typical of coastal plain draw-down shores.