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Cyperus dentatus
Cyperus dentatus Torr.
Toothed Flatsedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CYDE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit: Reddish brown
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Cyperus spp.
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IN , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: NB , NS
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW | FACW | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cyperus dentatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cyperus dentatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyperus dentatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff