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cliffs flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus sandwicensis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
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.