Tall flatsedge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tall flatsedge |
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Cyperus
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eragrostis
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Cyperus vegetus |
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Cyperus eragrostis, also known as tall flatsedge, is a type of plant called a sedge. It has many other common names like nutgrass or umbrella sedge. Sedges are grass-like plants that often grow in wet places. This plant is known for its tall stems and interesting flowers.
Where Tall Flatsedge Grows
This plant naturally grows in several parts of the world. You can find it along the West Coast of North America, from California up to Washington. It also grows in the Southeastern United States, Jamaica, and across South America.
Tall flatsedge has spread to many other places too. It now grows in parts of the northeastern and southeastern U.S., Europe, South Africa, and on many islands. These islands include the Azores, Canary Islands, and Easter Island. Sometimes, when it grows in new places, it can become a weed. For example, it has been known to grow too much in rice fields.
You can usually find this plant in wet areas. It likes places near rivers, ditches along roads, and damp grasslands.
What Tall Flatsedge Looks Like
Tall flatsedge is a perennial plant. This means it lives for more than two years. It grows from special underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread.
The plant has tall, straight green stems. They can grow to be about 10 to 90 centimeters (4 to 35 inches) tall. Long, thin, pointed leaves grow from the top of the stem. They spread out like the ribs of an umbrella.
Its flowers are grouped together in tough, round shapes. These flower clusters are usually greenish-yellow or beige. They are called spikelets. The plant produces its fruits during the summer months.
See also
In Spanish: Cyperus eragrostis para niños
