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shingle flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus imbricatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shingle Flatsedge (Cyperus imbricatus)
Cyperus imbricatus, commonly known as shingle flatsedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the sedge family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as having coarse, hardened roots.
- It is a rhizomatous perennial, meaning it spreads via underground stems.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as having coarse, hardened roots.
- It is a rhizomatous perennial, meaning it spreads via underground stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus imbricatus Retz.
- Common Name: Shingle flatsedge
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Tracheophyta
- Order: Poales
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Cyperus radiatus Vahl.
- Alternative Scientific Names: Cyperus ferax Rich. var. auriculatus (Nees & Meyen ex Kunth) Kk, Cyperus bipartitus Torr., Cyperus niger Ruiz & Pav. var. rivularis (Kunth) V.E. Grant
Distribution and Habitat
Based on the common name, shingle flatsedge is expected to be found growing on shingle. It's also associated with coastal saltmarshes.
Morphological Characteristics
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Described as a graminoid, resembling grass.
- Culms: Erect and trigonous (triangular in cross-section).
- Rhizomes: Short, 1-3 cm long, 5-10 mm thick.
- Size: Typically grows to a height of 70-150 cm.
Ecological Role
- Listed in the Global Compendium of Weeds, suggesting it can be invasive in certain environments.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus imbricatus.
- BioLib includes taxonomic information and identification details.
- MyTreeDB provides additional information on the plant.