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Cyperus articulatus L.

Chintul, Jointed flatsedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

USDA Symbol: CYAR4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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View herbarium specimen from Harry T. Cliffe Bexar Regional Herbarium.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Terminal , Spikelet
Fruit Type: Achene

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Cyperus spp.

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , HI , LA , MS , SC , TX
Native Habitat: Throughout Texas in damp and disturbed areas.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Conditions Comments: Prefers aquatic environment.

Benefit

Fragrant Flowers: yes
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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Cyperus articulatus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cyperus articulatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyperus articulatus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: NPC

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