Cyperus squarrosus

Characteristics
Monocots
Cyperus squarrosus L.
Bearded Flat Sedge
graminoid
4
**
Native AGCP (OBL), EMP (FACW) (NWPL) TN[SNR] KY[S4?] (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
Armaments
No
Duration
Annual
General Ecology
Terrestrial; Mudflat/Wet Woods
Growth Habit
graminoid
Moisture Requirements
Xeric; Mesic; Hydric
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Granite; Limestone
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Acidic; Alkaline
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Gravel
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
Classification
Cyperales
Cyperus squarrosus L. - Bearded Flat Sedge
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Cyperus squarrosus - 2
Cyperus squarrosus - Joey Shaw
Cyperus squarrosus - 2
Cyperus squarrosus - Joey Shaw
Cyperus squarrosus - 2
Cyperus squarrosus - Joey Shaw