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woodrush flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus entrerianus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Woodrush Flatsedge (Cyperus entrerianus)
Cyperus entrerianus, commonly known as woodrush flatsedge or deeprooted sedge, is a wetland plant belonging to the sedge family. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a sedge.
- While direct toxicity information is unavailable, it is important to consider the physical characteristics of this plant, specifically if it can be abrasive to paws or skin.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus entrerianus Boeckeler
- Common Names: Woodrush Flatsedge, Deeprooted Sedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Order: Cyperales
- Synonyms: Scirpus luzulae, Cyperus luzulae (L.) Retz.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyperus entrerianus has become naturalized in the Texas coastal prairie ecoregion and is found throughout much of the state.
- It's also found in Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and Mississippi.
- It is also found in Tropical America.
- This plant is often found in wetland habitats.
Ecological Role
- Deeprooted sedge is noted to be becoming more of a problem in some areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyperus entrerianus is a graminoid plant.
Additional Information
- Avoid exposing to temperatures below 15°C. During late Spring it can be placed outdoors, possibly sheltered by the wind.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Discover Life
- USDA PLANTS Profile: USDA PLANTS Profile
- Florida Natural Areas Inventory: www.fnai.org
- USGS-NAS Collection Info
- NIISS.org: http://www.niiss.org/