Cyperus aggregatus (Willdenow) Endlicher. Phenology: Jul-Oct. Habitat: Disturbed areas; in NJ and PA, apparently introduced on ballast, and no longer present in some places in our region. Distribution: Native of tropical America.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Synonymy ⓘ: = ETx1, FNA23, K4, NS, WH3; = Cyperus cayennensis (Lam.) Britton — S; = Cyperus flavus (Vahl) Nees; = Cyperus huarmensis (Kunth) M.C.Johnst. — Tx, misapplied; = n/a — C, Pa; > Cyperus aggregatus (Willd.) Endl. var. aggregatus — POWO; Mariscus aggregatus Willdenow. Basionym: Mariscus aggregatus Willd. 1809
Links to other floras: = Cyperus aggregatus - FNA23
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
- Great Plains: FAC
Heliophily ⓘ: 0
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