Cyperus strigosus L.

Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS, 1989, Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plan
©Larry Allain. Provided by USGS National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC)
©Thomas G. Barnes
Patrick J. Alexander
Patrick J. Alexander
©Elaine Haug. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Department of Botany. United States, Virginia, Pr
Howard, R.A. Provided by Smithsonian Institution, Richard A. Howard Photograph Collection. United St
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown, 1913, An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and th
USDA NRCS, Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species.. Provided by NRCS Nationa

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.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FACW FACW FACW FACW FACW FACW FACW

Species Range Map