Foxtail flatsedge vs Slimjim flatsedge

Cyperus alopecuroides compared with Cyperus gracilis

Key Differences

• Foxtail flatsedge is Least Concern while Slimjim flatsedge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Foxtail flatsedge	Slimjim flatsedge
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)	Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class same	Liliopsida (百合纲)	Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order same	Poales (禾本目)	Poales (禾本目)
Family same	Cyperaceae	Cyperaceae
Genus same	Cyperus	Cyperus
Species	Cyperus alopecuroides	Cyperus gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Foxtail flatsedge and Slimjim flatsedge share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cyperus.

Conservation Status

Foxtail flatsedge

LC — Least Concern

Slimjim flatsedge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Foxtail flatsedge	Slimjim flatsedge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Foxtail flatsedge

Habitat

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Distributed across Egypt, Greece, Japan, and United States.

Slimjim flatsedge

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Tonga and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States