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ovateleaf flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus ovatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyperus ovatus
Also known as Ovateleaf Flatsedge, Cyperus ovatus is a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Multiple sources indicate that Cyperus ovatus is not safe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Multiple sources indicate that Cyperus ovatus is not safe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus ovatus Baldw.
- Common Name: Ovateleaf Flatsedge
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Genus: Cyperus L.
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Cyperus ferax Rich. var. auriculatus (Nees & Meyen ex Kunth) Kk.
- Cyperus bipartitus Torr.
- Cyperus niger Ruiz & Pav. var. rivularis (Kunth) V.E. Grant
- Cyperus auriculatus Nees & Meyen ex Kunth
Distribution and Habitat
- Information includes descriptions, distribution, anatomical, size, habitat, conservation of Ovateleaf Flatsedge.
- May be grown at home or in a warmed greenhouse during the spring, and moved outside.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyperus ovatus is a graminoid plant.
- The flowers can be green or yellow.
- It is a perennial plant.
Related Species
- Cyperus cuspidatus (Coastal Plain Flatsedge)
- Cyperus dentatus (Toothed Flatsedge)
- Cyperus oxylepis
Further Information
- Symbol: CYOV3
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)