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Cyperus acuminatus
sharp-pointed flatsedge, taper-tip flatsedge
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest and in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington; British Columbia to California, east across most of North America to the Atlantic Coast.
Habitat: Shores and vernal pools.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Conservation Status: Review Group 1 in Washington (WANHP)
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Cyperus acuminatus Torr. & Hook.
Publication: Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York. 3: 435. 1836. 1836.
Publication: Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York. 3: 435. 1836. 1836.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Cyperus acuminatus Torr. & Hook. var. cyrtolepis (Torr. & Hook.) Kük.
Cyperus cyrtolepis Torr. & Hook.
Cyperus cyrtolepis Torr. & Hook.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cyperus acuminatus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Cyperus acuminatus checklist entry
OregonFlora: Cyperus acuminatus information
E-Flora BC: Cyperus acuminatus atlas page
CalPhotos: Cyperus acuminatus photos
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