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CYST

Cyperus strigosus L.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Cyperus strigosus L.
Family Name: Cyperaceae Juss. - Sedge family
Common Name: strawcolored flatsedge
Symbol: CYST
Group: Monocot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:48 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Graminoid

Synonyms

  • Cyperus hansenii Britton
  • Cyperus stenolepis Torr.
  • Cyperus strigosus L. var. capitatus Boeckeler
  • Cyperus strigosus L. var. multiflorus Geise
  • Cyperus strigosus L. var. robustior Britton
  • Cyperus strigosus L. var. stenolepis (Torr.) Kük.

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Species Range Map