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Cyperus odoratus
Cyperus odoratus L.
Fragrant Flatsedge, Fragrant Sedge
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Cyperus acicularis, Cyperus eggersii, Cyperus engelmannii, Cyperus ferax, Cyperus ferruginescens, Cyperus longispicatus, Cyperus macrocephalus, Cyperus macrocephalus var. eggersii, Cyperus odoratus var. acicularis, Cyperus odoratus var. engelmannii, Cyperus odoratus var. squarrosus, Cyperus speciosus, Cyperus speciosus var. squarrosus, Mariscus huarmensis, Torulinium confertum, Torulinium eggersii, Torulinium odoratum
USDA Symbol: CYOD
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (N), PR (N), VI (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: 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 , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , HI , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: ON
Native Habitat: Throughout Texas in damp and disturbed areas.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Conditions Comments: Requires wet shoreline or wet clearing.
Benefit
Attracts: BirdsDeer Resistant: High
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | FACW | OBL | FACW |
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
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cyperus odoratus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cyperus odoratus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyperus odoratus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2017-07-20Research By: NPC