Cyperus plukenetii

plukenet's flatsedge
Family

Cyperaceae

Leaf Arrangement

alternate

Leaf Type

simple

Leaf Shape

linear

Growth Form

graminoid

Flower Color

brown

Flower Month

July - October

Height (meters)

0.1 - 0.2

Milky Sap

No

Armed/Unarmed

Unarmed

Origin

native

Lifespan

perennial


Field Characters

Cyperus plukenetii is distinguished by its tight, burlike spikes, few-flowered, sharp-pointed spikelets, and densely pubescent culms, leaves, and rays.

Habitat

Dry sandy places, xeric upland woods.