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Dentate Umbrella Sedge

Cyperus dentatus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet denté

Similar Species in Cyperus

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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
Least Concern
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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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Brook Flatsedge
Cyperus bipartitus
Not Evaluated
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Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
Near Threatened
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Bullgrass
Cyperus planifolius
Least Concern
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Bunchy Flat Sedge
Cyperus polystachyos
Least Concern
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Calingale
Cyperus odoratus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dentate Umbrella Sedge?
The scientific name of Dentate Umbrella Sedge is Cyperus dentatus. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
What is the conservation status of Dentate Umbrella Sedge?
Dentate Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus dentatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dentate Umbrella Sedge live?
Dentate Umbrella Sedge is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Dentate Umbrella Sedge belong to?
Dentate Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus dentatus) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
Is Dentate Umbrella Sedge endangered?
No, Dentate Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus dentatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dentate Umbrella Sedge belong to?
Dentate Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus dentatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Dentate Umbrella Sedge?
The closest relatives of Dentate Umbrella Sedge in the genus Cyperus include Andersson's Sedge, Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brook Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
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Awned Cyperus
Cyperus squarrosus
LC 🐾
Baldwin's Flatsedge
Cyperus croceus
LC 🐾
Brook Flatsedge
Cyperus bipartitus
NE 🐾
Brown flatsedge
Cyperus fuscus
NT 🐾
Bullgrass
Cyperus planifolius
LC 🐾
Bunchy Flat Sedge
Cyperus polystachyos
LC 🐾
Calingale
Cyperus odoratus
LC 🐾
Chufa (Edible Variety)
Cyperus esculentus
NE 🐾
Coco-grass
Cyperus rubicundus
LC 🐾
Cuban bulrush
Cyperus blepharoleptos
LC 🐾
dense flat sedge
Cyperus congestus
NE
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Dentate Umbrella Sedge
Cyperus dentatus
LC
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Dwarf Bulrush
Cyperus subsquarrosus
LC 🐾
Dwarf Sedge
Cyperus arenarius
LC 🐾
Dwarf Umbrella Grass
Cyperus diffusus
LC 🐾
False Flatsedge
Cyperus strigosus
NE 🐾
Finger Flatsedge
Cyperus digitatus
LC 🐾
foothill flat sedge
Cyperus amabilis
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Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC
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