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Cyperaceae
Cyperus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cyperus giganteus Vahl. Common name: Giant Flatsedge, "Mexican Papyrus". Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Marshes. Distribution: Native of tropical America (West Indies, Central America and South America).

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, K4, NS, POWO, Tx. Basionym: Cyperus giganteus Vahl 1805

Links to other floras: = Cyperus giganteus - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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