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Cyperaceae
Cyperus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cyperus richardii Steudel. Phenology: Jul-Dec. Habitat: Open disturbed sites, especially roadsides and lawns. Distribution: Native of Old World, known in North America from s. FL.

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Taxonomy Comments: See Carter et al. (2016) for detailed information.

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, POWO, Carter et al (2016); = Kyllinga macrocephala A.Rich.; = n/a — FNA23, NS. Basionym: Cyperus richardii Steud. 1854

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image #1 of Cyperus richardii© Jay Horn source | Original Image ⭷
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