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Samár

Cyperus alopecuroides

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Egypt, Greece, Japan, and United States.

🇪🇬 Egypt 🇯🇵 Japan 🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Arabic Samár

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Adjir
Cyperus difformis
Least Concern
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Bardí
Cyperus papyrus
Least Concern
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Dis
Cyperus digitatus
Least Concern
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Habb El-'Aziz
Cyperus esculentus
Not Evaluated
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Hasal
Cyperus laevigatus
Least Concern
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Hasir
Cyperus rotundus
Least Concern
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Se’d
Cyperus maculatus
Least Concern
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Se'ed
Cyperus compressus
Least Concern
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نباتات
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كاسيات البذور
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زنبقانية
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قبئيات
Order
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Cyperaceae
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Cyperus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Samár?
The scientific name of Samár is Cyperus alopecuroides. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Samár?
Samár (Cyperus alopecuroides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Samár live?
Samár is found in Distributed across Egypt, Greece, Japan, and United States.. Countries include Egypt, Greece, Japan, United States.
What family does Samár belong to?
Samár (Cyperus alopecuroides) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Samár endangered?
No, Samár (Cyperus alopecuroides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Samár belong to?
Samár (Cyperus alopecuroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Samár?
The closest relatives of Samár in the genus Cyperus include Adjir, Bardí, Dis, Habb El-'Aziz, Hasal.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Adjir
Cyperus difformis
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Bardí
Cyperus papyrus
LC 🐾
Dis
Cyperus digitatus
LC 🐾
Habb El-'Aziz
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Hasal
Cyperus laevigatus
LC 🐾
Hasir
Cyperus rotundus
LC
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Samár
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC
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Se’d
Cyperus maculatus
LC 🐾
Se'ed
Cyperus compressus
LC 🐾
Se'ed
Cyperus schimperianus
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Se'ed
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
Se'ed
Cyperus imbricatus
LC 🐾
سعد خشن
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE
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