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Cyperus distans L. f.
Piedmont flatsedge

Cyperus distans

Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Perennial

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

Comments: For images, click on the Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants link below.

Other data on Cyperus distans available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants


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

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Cyperus distans