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*Cyperus prolixus Kunth. Phenology: Jun-Aug. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of the Neotropics.

ID notes: C. prolixus somewhat resembles C. giganteus in the field, but has compressed rays and erect-ascending spikelets with much longer, spreading scales.

Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, K4, NS, POWO. Basionym: Cyperus prolixus Kunth 1815 [1816]

Links to other floras: = Cyperus prolixus - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC

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