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fragrant flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus odoratus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Fragrant Flatsedge (Cyperus odoratus)
Cyperus odoratus, commonly known as fragrant flatsedge and rusty flatsedge, is a species of sedge found in various tropical and temperate regions.
Common Names:
- Fragrant Flatsedge
- Rusty Flatsedge
- Fragrant Sedge
- Fragrant Flat Sedge
- Scented Flatsedge
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus odoratus L.
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Genus: Cyperus
- Synonyms:
- Cyperus acicularis
- Cyperus eggersii
- Cyperus engelmannii
Distribution and Habitat
This plant thrives in wet, muddy areas, including disturbed sites. It has been found in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as more widely across tropical regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Culms are erect, stout, glabrous, and prominently 3-angled.
- Leaves are narrow and elongated, shorter than the culms.
- Annual culms are 1-6 dm tall, glabrous, and acutely angled.
- Blades are 3-7mm wide with purple-spotted sheaths.
- Size: Plant can reach 25cm tall.
Ecological Role
- This species is quite variable.
- Recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations.