Plant Details

Scientific Name: Cyperus gracilis
  • Pronunciation: sigh-PUR-us
  • Type: Sedge. Tufted or rhizomatous.
  • Family: Cyperaceae
  • Species List: SRR NNP, SRR, Heritage Park

Identification Notes

Identifying features - Cyperus sp Culms: Triangular to cylindrical. InflorescenceTerminal, Head-like or Umbel-like, Simple or Compound rays. Involucral Bracts: Under each Ray, mostly Leaf-like. LeavesGrass-like or Reduced to sheathing scales.

Landscaping Notes

Looks pretty in a hanging basket.

Delicate groundcover.

  • Cyperus gracilis
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