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withering flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus fugax
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Withering Flatsedge
This page provides information about the Withering Flatsedge, a plant belonging to the sedge family.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cyperus fugax Liebm.
- Common Name: Withering Flatsedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: The text mentions other Cyperus species, such as Cyperus floridanus, Cyperus fuligineus, and Cyperus fuscus, which are other types of flatsedges but not synonyms for Cyperus fugax.
Distribution and Habitat
The Withering Flatsedge is found in Texas (TX), as well as other locations where similar flatsedges grow, like Louisiana (LA), Arkansas (AR), Oklahoma (OK), and New Mexico (NM).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Annual
- Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like)
- It grows to approximately 3 feet tall.
- The stem (culm) is triangular (3-angled) and smooth (glabrous).
- The lower leaves often wither before the plant flowers.
- It thrives in sunny conditions (Sole pieno), avoiding direct sunlight.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant's leaves are noted to wither, indicating a potential for dry, brittle material that could be ingested.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is part of the Cyperaceae family, which includes other sedges and flatsedges that can affect local ecology.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden provides tips and ideas for gardens, including information about seeds and plants.
- Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus fugax.