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Cyperaceae
Cyperus

not marked as a favorite taxon Cyperus ligularis Linnaeus. Common name: Swamp Flatsedge. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Brackish marshes, beaches, disturbed wetlands. Distribution: FL and AL south into Mexico, Central America, South America; Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Bah, FNA23, K4, Mex, NS, POWO, WH3. Basionym: Cyperus ligularis L. 1759

Links to other floras: = Cyperus ligularis - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW

Heliophily ⓘ: 9

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