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hairy flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus dentoniae

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Hairy Flatsedge (Cyperus dentoniae)

Cyperus dentoniae, commonly known as hairy flatsedge, is a perennial graminoid plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's fibrous root system is made of hairy rhizomes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus dentoniae G. Tucker
  • Common Name: Hairy Flatsedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Synonyms: Mariscus pubescens J. Presl & C. Presl, non Cyperus pubescens Steud.
  • Symbol: CYDE10

Distribution and Habitat

  • Hairy flatsedge is found in the Sonoran Desert region, located in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico in North America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Grass/Graminoid
  • Fibrous root system made of hairy rhizomes.

Additional Common Names

  • Taperleaf flatsedge
  • Taper-tip flat sedge
  • Tapertip flatsedge

Related Resources

  • Dave's Garden
  • MyTreeDB
  • University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service