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fourangle flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus tetragonus
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Fangle Flatsedge (Cyperus tetragonus)
Cyperus tetragonus, commonly known as fangle flatsedge, is a graminoid perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family.
Considerations for Children
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Considerations for Pets
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyperus tetragonus Elliott
- Common Name: Fangle flatsedge
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Rank: Species
- USDA Symbol: CYTE5
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in the United States.
- Origin is unknown/undetermined.
- It is considered regularly occurring.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyperus tetragonus is a graminoid plant.
- It is a perennial.
Cultivation
- Fangle flatsedge prefers a sunny location.
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Tetragonus (referring to the name used in Garden Guides).
- Other common names include: taperleaf flatsedge, taper-tip flat sedge, tapertip flatsedge.
Further Information
- Floristic Inventory of the Florida Keys Database Online.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- National Museum of Natural History.