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Fannon, Carolyn

Cyperus cephalanthus

Cyperus cephalanthus Torr. & Hook.

Buttonbush Flatsedge

Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: CYCE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Yellow , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: LA , OK , TX
Native Distribution: Rare in the southcentral US. Disjunct distribution in South America.
Native Habitat: Moist meadows and prairies.

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-10-24
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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