A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
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Cyperaceae » Cyperus esculentus var. leptostachyus
Cyperus esculentus L. var. leptostachyus Boeckeler[FNA23, HC2]
yellow nutgrass
Publication: Linnaea. 36: 290. 1870.
Origin: Native
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Notes: FNA23: "Cyperus esculentus var. leptostachyus is the most common of the varieties nearly throughout the range of the species in North America.
Cyperus esculentus is a widespread and polymorphic species. Although seven varieties have been recognized (G. Kükenthal (1935–1936), recent studies based primarily on spikelet features provided support for four varieties (P. Schippers et al. 1995). Cyperus esculentus var. esculentus is restricted to the Old World."
Last updated 11/14/2023 by David Giblin.
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Chlorocyperus phymatodes (Muhl.) Palla
Cyperus esculentus L. var. angustispicatus Britton
Cyperus esculentus L. var. phymatodes (Muhl.) Kük.
Cyperus fulvescens Liebm.
Cyperus phymatodes Muhl.
Cyperus repens Elliott
Cyperus tuberosus Pursh
