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fuzzy flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus pilosus

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Annual, Perennial

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Fuzzy Flatsedge (Cyperus pilosus)

Cyperus pilosus, commonly known as Fuzzy Flatsedge, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. This plant is found in various regions and exhibits interesting ecological and morphological characteristics.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant belongs to the Cyperaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus pilosus Vahl
  • Common Name: Fuzzy Flatsedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyperus donianus A.Dietr.
    • Cyperus fimbriatus Nees
    • Cyperus hebes

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Herbaceous plant, can be annual or perennial.
  • Cespitose (growing in tufts or clumps).
  • May have slender stolons up to 5 cm long and 1.5 mm thick.
  • Culms (stems) are trigonous (three-angled), 25-90 cm tall, and about 2 mm thick.
  • Culms can be hispidulous (minutely rough) or glabrous (smooth).
  • Stem is rhizomatous annual or short-lived perennial culms solitary, triquetrous and winged in the upper part, 7-120 cm tall
  • Leaves develop along the lower half of the plant.
  • Flower color: green, yellow

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Florida.

Ecological Role

  • Listed as an invasive plant in Florida according to the Australian Weed Risk Assessment.
  • Can be found infesting rice paddies.