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coastal flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus pennatiformis var. pennatiformis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coastal Flatsedge (Cyperus pennatiformis)
The Coastal Flatsedge, scientifically known as Cyperus pennatiformis, is a rare species of sedge native to Hawaii.
Considerations for Pets
- Information indicates that Coastal Flatsedge is considered not safe for dogs and cats.
Considerations for Children
- Information indicates that Coastal Flatsedge is considered not safe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus pennatiformis
- Common Name: Coastal Flatsedge
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Group: Monocot
- Synonym: Formerly known as Mariscus pennatiformis
- Varieties:
- Cyperus pennatiformis var. pennatiformis
- Cyperus pennatiformis var. bryanii Kk. – Bryan's flatsedge
- Symbol: CYPE3
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to Hawaii.
- Typically found in coastal habitats.
- Also mentioned in the context of coastal prairies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Type: Graminoid.
- Growth Habit: Perennial.
- Possesses a robust root system.
Quirky Facts
- While mostly known from Suffolk County, there were two collections of this rare flatsedge from Queens County in the 1890s.
Related Species
- Cyperus parishii - Parish’s Flatsedge
- Cyperus phaeolepis - Madagascar Flatsedge
- Cyperus cuspidatus Kunth - Coastal Plain Flatsedge
- Cyperus grayi - Gray's Flatsedge
- Cyperus flavicomus - White-edge Flatsedge
- Cyperus surinamensis
- Cyperus odoratus - Fragrant Flatsedge
- Cyperus esculentus L. - Chufa Flatsedge
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)
- MyTreeDB