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Cyperus sesquiflorus (Torrey) Mattfeld & Kükenthal. Common name: Whitehead Sedge. Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Moist soils of fields, ditches, lawns, shores of ponds and rivers, sand and gravel bars. Distribution: Pantropical, north in North America to ne. NC and se. AR. Likely to occur in se. VA. The native distribution of this species is unclear; it may only be adventive in our region.

ID notes: In flower this species may superficially resemble C. hortensis.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, GW1, K4, POWO, RAB, Tx, Carter et al (2016), Goetghebeur & Van den Borre (1989); = Kyllinga odorata Vahl — Ar, ETx1, FNA23, Mex, NS, S, S13, WH3, Tucker (1984), Tucker (1987); Kyllinga sesquiflora Torrey. Basionym: Kyllinga sesquiflora Torr. 1836

Links to other floras: = Kyllinga odorata - FNA23

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (name change)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW (name change)
  • Great Plains: FACW (name change)

Heliophily ⓘ: 8

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