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lean flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus setigerus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Lean Flatsedge (Cyperus setigerus)
Cyperus setigerus, commonly known as Lean Flatsedge, is a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae (Sedge) family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces seeds that ripen from July to August.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus setigerus Torr. & Hook.
- Common Name: Lean Flatsedge
- Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
- Synonyms: Cyperus hallii
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyperus setigerus is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter (3ft 3in) in height.
- The flowers are hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is noted to thrive in sandy oldfield habitats, such as those found on the Red River floodplain.
- Locations where it grows include Oklahoma (OK) and New Mexico (NM).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The larvae of Diploschizia impigritella (Flatsedge Borer) are associated with plants of the Cyperus genus.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyperus setigerus.
- Dave's Garden provides a community forum for sharing tips and ideas about gardens, seeds, and plants.