NameThatPlant.net: Cyperus retrorsus

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Monocots: Commelinids: Poales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Cyperus retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae Go to FSUS key

Dig deeper at SERNEC, a consortium of southeastern herbaria.

Read more about Pineland Flatsedge at Vascular Plants of North Carolina.

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Cyperus retrorsus var. retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 030-01-036a:

Cyperus retrorsus var. retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae

COMMON NAME:
Pineland Flatsedge, Pine-barren Flatsedge

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Cyperus retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Cyperus retrorsus var. retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 030-01-036a:
Cyperus retrorsus var. retrorsus FAMILY Cyperaceae

3966

Grass, Sedge, or Rush

Habitat: Dry woodlands, forests, and rock outcrops, per Weakley's Flora

Native to the Carolinas & Georgia

Common (uncommon in Mountains)

CLICK HERE to see a map, notes, and images from Weakley's Flora of the Southeastern US.

LEAVES:
Simple
Mostly basal

FLOWER:
Summer/Fall
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer/Fall
Nutlet

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