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Cyperus croceus
Cyperus croceus Vahl
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Cyperus globulosus, Cyperus multiflorus, Mariscus globulosus
USDA Symbol: CYCR6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet
Leaf: Yellow-green
Flower:
Fruit: Reddish brown to almost black
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Cyperus spp.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DE , FL , GA , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OK , PA , SC , TN , TX , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACU | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cyperus croceus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cyperus croceus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyperus croceus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff