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Nutgrass

Cyperus stoloniferus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Liliopsida (백합강)
Order
Poales (벼목)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus stoloniferus (Nutgrass)

Similar Species in Cyperus

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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
Least Concern
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Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
Least Concern
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Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
Least Concern
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Galingale
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Haspan flatsedge
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Least Concern
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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nutgrass?
The scientific name of Nutgrass is Cyperus stoloniferus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Nutgrass?
Nutgrass (Cyperus stoloniferus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nutgrass live?
Nutgrass is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.
What family does Nutgrass belong to?
Nutgrass (Cyperus stoloniferus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Nutgrass endangered?
No, Nutgrass (Cyperus stoloniferus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nutgrass belong to?
Nutgrass (Cyperus stoloniferus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Nutgrass?
The closest relatives of Nutgrass in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Foxtail flatsedge, Galingale.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
LC 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC 🐾
Galingale
Cyperus longus
NE 🐾
Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
NE 🐾
Haspan flatsedge
Cyperus haspan
LC 🐾
Houghton'S Cyperus
Cyperus houghtonii
NE 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE 🐾
Slimjim flatsedge
Cyperus gracilis
NE 🐾
Low Cyperus
Cyperus diandrus
NE 🐾
Slender Cyperus
Cyperus distans
NE 🐾
Missionary Nutgrass
Cyperus semifertilis
VU 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
LC 🐾
Uniola flatsedge
Cyperus unioloides
LC 🐾
Woodrush flatsedge
Cyperus entrerianus
DD 🐾
teasel sedge
Cyperus echinatus
NE 🐾
Globe Kyllinga
Cyperus brevifolius
NE 🐾
Indian Flatsedge
Cyperus nanus
DD 🐾
Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
LC
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