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Piedmont flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus distans

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Piedmont Flatsedge (Cyperus distans)

Cyperus distans, commonly known as Piedmont flatsedge or slender cyperus, is a plant species belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is also known as souchet distant in French and cyperus in Spanish.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus distans L. f.
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyperus nutans Presl
    • Cyperus elatus Rottb
    • Cyperus distans f. capillarioides

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in marshes at sea level.
  • Prevalent in the Piedmont region of the Eastern Mountains.
  • Also found in drainage areas and draw-down shores of the Piedmont and mountain regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Herb/sedge.
  • Structure: Grass.
  • Lifespan: Perennial.
  • Height: Approximately 20 inches (0.5 meters).
  • Possesses a small cormlike rhizome.

General Information

  • Grows best in bright locations with direct sunlight.
  • Does not tolerate cold weather.