Cyperus sesquiflorus (Torrey) Mattfeld & Kükenthal. Whitehead Sedge. Phen: Jul-Sep. Hab: Moist soils of fields, ditches, lawns, shores of ponds and rivers, sand and gravel bars. Dist: Pantropical, north in North America to ne. NC and se. AR
ID notes: In flower this species may superficially resemble C. hortensis.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Other Comments: Likely to occur in se. VA.
Synonymy: = C, GW1, K4, RAB, Tx, Carter et al (2016), Goetghebeur & Van den Borre (1989); = Kyllinga odorata Vahl – Ar, ETx1, FNA23, K1, K3, Mex, S, WH3, Tucker (1984), Tucker (1987)
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