Cyperaceae

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Rhynchospora Nervosa

Description Rhynchospora Nervosa, also known as nerve-head beaksedge, is a plant species that belongs to the family of Cyperaceae. This plant is native to North America and can be found in wetland areas such as marshes, bogs, and swamps. The plant has a unique inflorescence, which is a spikelet with a small, densely packed cluster of flowers at the tip.…
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Schoenoplectus Lacustris

Description Schoenoplectus Lacustris, commonly known as common club-rush or lake club-rush, is a perennial plant species that belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is commonly found in shallow water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and marshes. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters in height and has a cylindrical stem…
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Rhynchospora Alba

Description Rhynchospora Alba is a perennial plant belonging to the family Cyperaceae. It is commonly known as white beak-sedge or white beaksedge. The plant has a clump-forming habit and can grow up to 3 feet tall. Rhynchospora Alba produces slender, triangular stems that are green in color and can bear white flowers that bloom from June to September. Taxonomic Information…
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Tetraria Cuspidata

Description Tetraria Cuspidata is a plant species that belongs to the Cyperaceae family, which is commonly found in New Zealand. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter tall and has long and narrow leaves that are 2-4mm wide. The flowers of the plant are arranged in spikes and are yellow-green in color. The plant is…
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Trichophorum

Trichophorum is a genus of perennial plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. The genus is native to the Northern Hemisphere, with most species found in the temperate and subarctic regions of Europe and Asia. Trichophorum is commonly known as club-rush, bog-rush, or deergrass. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales Family Cyperaceae Genus Trichophorum Appearance…
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Rhynchospora Filifolia

Description Rhynchospora Filifolia is a plant species belonging to the Cyperaceae family. This sedge plant is native to South America and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps. Its common name is Threadleaf Beaksedge. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales Family Cyperaceae Genus Rhynchospora Species Filifolia Appearance Rhynchospora Filifolia has thin, thread-like leaves…
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Cyperus Squarrosus

Description Cyperus Squarrosus, also known as bearded flatsedge or sawtooth flatsedge, is a member of the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 1 meter in height. This plant is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, ponds, and marshes. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Liliopsida Order Poales…
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Cyperaceae

Description Cyperaceae is a family of grass-like plants that includes over 5,000 species. These plants are native to every continent except for Antarctica and are commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and other moist habitats. They are known for their triangular stems, which are solid and often have sharp edges. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order…
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Carex Plantaginea

Description Carex Plantaginea, also known as Seersucker Sedge or Plantain-leaved Sedge, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Cyperaceae. It is native to the eastern United States and can be found in woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. The plant has a clump-forming growth habit and can grow up to 12 inches in height. Taxonomic Information | Domain| Eukaryota…
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Isolepis Cernua

Description Isolepis Cernua is a perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is commonly known as “Fiber Optic Grass” due to its unique appearance. This plant is native to South Africa and can grow up to 12 inches in height with a spread of 18 inches. It has thin, wiry stems that grow from a central clump and produce…
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