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diffused flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus diffusus

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

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Cyperus diffusus

Also known as Diffused Flatsedge, this plant belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is a graminoid (grass-like plant).

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Cyperus diffusus belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus diffusus Vahl
  • Common Name: Diffused Flatsedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Genus: Cyperus L.
  • Synonyms: Cyperus laxus Lam., Cyperus elegans* sensu auct., non
  • Symbol: CYDI12

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to: CAN (Canada), HI (Hawaii), L48 (Lower 48 US states), NAV (presumably a North American region), PB (presumably a Pacific Basin region), PR (Puerto Rico)
  • Also reported as being native to tropical South Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Graminoid (grass-like) plant
  • Inflorescence: Compound, 8-15 cm across, diffuse, branches spicate leafy bracts 3-5, the longest up to 35 cm long.
  • Spikelets: 4-5 x 1.5-2 mm, linear-oblong.

Associations

  • Also referred to as Dwarf Umbrella Grass, Papyrus sedges, flatsedges, nutsedges, umbrella- sedges and galingales.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden
  • Discover Life
  • MyTreeDB
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