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Cyperaceae
Cyperus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cyperus distans Linnaeus f.. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Marshes; probably introduced from tropical America. Distribution: Native of Neotropics and Paleotropics.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA23, K4, NS, POWO, RAB, S, WH3, Carter et al (1996). Basionym: Cyperus distans L.f. 1781 [1782]

Links to other floras: = Cyperus distans - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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