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toothed flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus dentatus

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names: IN (toothed sedge), MD (toothed sedge), TN (toothe

       

Toothed Flatsedge (Cyperus dentatus)

Toothed Flatsedge, scientifically known as Cyperus dentatus, is a plant belonging to the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family. It is also referred to as Toothed Flat Sedge, Bulblet Flatsedge, dentate umbrella sedge, and toothed cyperus.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant's common name, "Toothed Flatsedge," alludes to possible structural characteristics on the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus dentatus Torr.
  • Common Names: Toothed Flatsedge, Toothed Flat Sedge, Bulblet Flatsedge, dentate umbrella sedge, toothed cyperus, toothed galingale
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Tracheophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Poales
  • Synonym: CYDE2 (USDA Symbol)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

  • Toothed Flatsedge is present in North America.
  • It is very tolerant of waterlogging and commonly grows in the swales between sand dunes.

Morphological Characteristics

  • This flatsedge is a summer annual typically growing to about 2-6 inches tall.
  • Spikelets have an odd saw-toothed appearance along their margins.
  • Leaves are toothed and hairy (pubescent), measuring 1.1 to 3.1 inches (3-8 cm) long and 0.3 inches wide.

Ecological Role

  • It is considered endangered in some regions.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life