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Red-Root Flat Sedge

Cyperus erythrorhizos

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Italy, and United States.

🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus erythrorhizos (Red-Root Flat Sedge)

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet à racines rouges

Similar Species in Cyperus

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Bush-Zypergras
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Erdmandel
Cyperus esculentus
Not Evaluated
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Frischgrünes Zypergras
Cyperus eragrostis
Not Evaluated
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Gelbliches Zypergras
Cyperus flavescens
Extinct
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Knollen-Zypergras
Cyperus rotundus
Least Concern
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Langes Zypergras
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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Papyrusstaude
Cyperus papyrus
Least Concern
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Schwarzbraunes Zypergras
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-Root Flat Sedge?
The scientific name of Red-Root Flat Sedge is Cyperus erythrorhizos. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Red-Root Flat Sedge?
Red-Root Flat Sedge (Cyperus erythrorhizos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-Root Flat Sedge live?
Red-Root Flat Sedge is found in Distributed across Canada, Italy, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Italy, United States.
What family does Red-Root Flat Sedge belong to?
Red-Root Flat Sedge (Cyperus erythrorhizos) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Red-Root Flat Sedge endangered?
No, Red-Root Flat Sedge (Cyperus erythrorhizos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-Root Flat Sedge belong to?
Red-Root Flat Sedge (Cyperus erythrorhizos) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Red-Root Flat Sedge?
The closest relatives of Red-Root Flat Sedge in the genus Cyperus include Bush-Zypergras, Erdmandel, Frischgrünes Zypergras, Gelbliches Zypergras, Knollen-Zypergras.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Bush-Zypergras
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Erdmandel
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Frischgrünes Zypergras
Cyperus eragrostis
NE 🐾
Gelbliches Zypergras
Cyperus flavescens
EX 🐾
Knollen-Zypergras
Cyperus rotundus
LC 🐾
Langes Zypergras
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
Papyrusstaude
Cyperus papyrus
LC 🐾
Schwarzbraunes Zypergras
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
spätes Zypergras
Cyperus serotinus
EX 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC 🐾
Globe Kyllinga
Cyperus brevifolius
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
teasel sedge
Cyperus echinatus
NE
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