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Cyperus difformis L.
Variable flatsedge

Cyperus difformis
Copyright by: plantillustrations.org (public domain)
originally published in Sibthrop, J., Smith, J.E., Flora Graeca (drawings), vol. 1: t. 46 (1806)

Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

Native Range: Old World.

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Other data on Cyperus difformis available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Cyperus difformis has been found in the following 2 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Dupuis Reserve Present Not Native, Naturalized
Seabranch Preserve State Park Present Not Native, Naturalized

Cyperus difformis has been found in the following 2 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Martin County Not Native, Naturalized
Miami-Dade County Not Native, Naturalized

Cyperus difformis has been found in the following habitat :
Disturbed Wetland

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Cyperus difformis
Copyright by: plantillustrations.org (public domain)
originally published in Sibthrop, J., Smith, J.E., Flora Graeca (drawings), vol. 1: t. 46 (1806)