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Foxtail flatsedge

Cyperus alopecuroides

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)
Order
Poales (злакоцветные)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus alopecuroides (Foxtail flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

Arabic Samár

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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Galingale
Cyperus longus
Not Evaluated
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Great Plains Flatsedge
Cyperus lupulinus
Not Evaluated
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Haspan flatsedge
Cyperus haspan
Least Concern
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Houghton'S Cyperus
Cyperus houghtonii
Not Evaluated
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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foxtail flatsedge?
The scientific name of Foxtail flatsedge is Cyperus alopecuroides. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Foxtail flatsedge?
Foxtail flatsedge (Cyperus alopecuroides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Foxtail flatsedge live?
Foxtail flatsedge is found in Distributed across Egypt, Greece, Japan, and United States.. Countries include Egypt, Greece, Japan, United States.
What family does Foxtail flatsedge belong to?
Foxtail flatsedge (Cyperus alopecuroides) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Foxtail flatsedge endangered?
No, Foxtail flatsedge (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 Foxtail flatsedge belong to?
Foxtail flatsedge (Cyperus alopecuroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Foxtail flatsedge?
The closest relatives of Foxtail flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge, Galingale, Great Plains Flatsedge.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
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Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
NT
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Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC
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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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