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Schweinitz's cyperus

Cyperus schweinitzii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus schweinitzii (Schweinitz's cyperus)

Names in Other Languages

French Souchet

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 Schweinitz's cyperus?
The scientific name of Schweinitz's cyperus is Cyperus schweinitzii. It belongs to the genus Cyperus.
Where does Schweinitz's cyperus live?
Schweinitz's cyperus is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Schweinitz's cyperus belong to?
Schweinitz's cyperus (Cyperus schweinitzii) belongs to the genus Cyperus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.
What kingdom does Schweinitz's cyperus belong to?
Schweinitz's cyperus (Cyperus schweinitzii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Schweinitz's cyperus?
The closest relatives of Schweinitz's cyperus in the genus Cyperus include Andersson's Sedge, Awned Cyperus, Baldwin's Flatsedge, Brook Flatsedge, Brown flatsedge.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Cyperus — 20 Species

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Andersson's Sedge
Cyperus anderssonii
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Dentate Umbrella Sedge
Cyperus dentatus
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
LC
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