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ovateleaf flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus ovatus

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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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 &amp Meyen ex Kunth) Kk.
    • Cyperus bipartitus Torr.
    • Cyperus niger Ruiz &amp Pav. var. rivularis (Kunth) V.E. Grant
    • Cyperus auriculatus Nees &amp 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)