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Brown flatsedge

Cyperus fuscus

Near Threatened

About

The Brown Flatsedge (Cyperus fuscus) is a species in the genus Cyperus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Cyperus fuscus (Brown flatsedge)

Names in Other Languages

French souchet brun

German Schwarzbraunes Zypergras

Arabic Se'ed

Similar Species in Cyperus

Chufa (Edible Variety)

Cyperus esculentus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown flatsedge?

The scientific name of Brown flatsedge is Cyperus fuscus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.

What is the conservation status of Brown flatsedge?

Brown flatsedge (Cyperus fuscus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown flatsedge live?

Brown flatsedge is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, India, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does Brown flatsedge belong to?

Brown flatsedge (Cyperus fuscus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

What kingdom does Brown flatsedge belong to?

Brown flatsedge (Cyperus fuscus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Brown flatsedge?

The closest relatives of Brown flatsedge in the genus Cyperus include Andersson's Sedge, Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brook Flatsedge, Bullgrass.