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*Cyperus laevigatus Linnaeus. Phenology: Jun-Sep. Habitat: Brackish marshes. Distribution: Native of sw. North America and New World tropics, probably also Old World tropics.

Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy : = FNA23, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, Tx; > Cyperus careyi Britton — S; > Cyperus laevigatus L. — S. Basionym: Cyperus laevigatus L. 1771

Links to other floras: = Cyperus laevigatus - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
  • Great Plains: FAC

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