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*Cyperus prolixus Kunth. Phen: Jun-Aug. Hab: Disturbed areas. Dist: Native of the Neotropics.
ID notes:C. prolixus somewhat resembles C. giganteus in the field, but has compressed rays and erect-ascending spikelets with much longer, spreading scales.
Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics
Synonymy: = FNA23, K3, K4
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
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