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tall flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus eragrostis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tall Flatsedge (Cyperus eragrostis)
Cyperus eragrostis, commonly known as tall flatsedge, is a species of sedge with a wide distribution and several common names.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has grass-like leaves.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has grass-like leaves.
Common Names
- Tall flatsedge
- Tall nutgrass
- Umbrella sedge
- Chufa
- Earth almond
- Pale galingale
- Lovegrass sedge
- Drain flat sedge
- Umbrella flat sedge
- Nutsedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus eragrostis Lam.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Spermatophyta
- Subphylum: (Not Specified)
- Symbol: CYER
Distribution and Habitat
- Originally native to states of the West Coast of the United States.
- Also found in Tropical America.
- Prefers moist habitats, including wet meadows, seeps, springs, riparian areas, roadsides, and ditches.
- Observed in locations such as Marin County, California, Algarve, Portugal, and Brisbane's Enoggera catchment (Australia).
Morphological Characteristics
- A green sedge with tall, erect stems, typically ranging from 10 to 90 centimetres (3.9 to 35.4 inches) in height.
- Perennial herb, rhizomatous and fibrous-rooted.
- Grows in clumps, reaching about 30-40 cm tall.
- Vigorous upright habit.
- Sturdy, rod-like upright stems.
- Has long, thin, pointed leaves that radiate from the top, resembling the ribs of a parasol.
- Stems are 3-angled, glabrous, and rather stout.
- Leaves develop along the lower half of the stem.
Synonyms and Similar Species
- Cyperus vegetus
- Cyperus exaltatus
Resources and Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CYER