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cliffs flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus sandwicensis

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

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Cliffs Flatsedge (Cyperus sandwicensis)

Cyperus sandwicensis, commonly known as Cliffs Flatsedge, is a graminoid perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is of the Graminoid plant type.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is of the Graminoid plant type.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyperus sandwicensis Kkenth.
  • Common Name: Cliffs Flatsedge
  • Synonym: Mariscus sandwicensis (Kukenth.) T. Koyama
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in locations with cliffs, including sandstone cliffs and sea cliffs.
  • Observed in saltmarshes.
  • Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Graminoid growth habit.
  • Perennial plant.

Additional Information

  • Discover Life provides pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus sandwicensis.
  • The accepted symbol for Cyperus sandwicensis is CYSA.