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tall flatsedge (Cyperus eragrostis)

Umbrella Sedge (Cyperus eragrostis) is a perennial, grass-like aquatic plant known for its distinctive umbrella-shaped flower clusters. It thrives in wet environments and

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently wet to submerged.

Soil

Wet, boggy, or heavy clay soils.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures, tolerant of a range.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Sparingly, if at all, during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently wet to submerged.

During active growth

Soil

Wet, boggy, or heavy clay soils.

Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures, tolerant of a range.

10-30 °C

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Sparingly, if at all, during growing season.

Spring to Summer

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Aquatic

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Chlorocyperus eragrostis (Lam.) Rikli
Cyperus declinatus Moench
Cyperus monandrus Roth
Cyperus ochrocephalus Steud.
Cyperus prionotropis Steud.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyCyperaceae
  • genusCyperus
  • speciesCyperus eragrostis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to humans and pets.

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