Cyperus grayi

Cyperus grayi
In New York
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. grayi
Binomial name
Cyperus grayi

Cyperus grayi, commonly known as Gray's flatsedge,[3] is a species of sedge that is native to south eastern parts of the United States.

Description

Gray's flatsedge is a perennial herb. It grows typically in dry, sandy soil in coastal plains.[4]

Taxonomy

Cyperus grayi was named and described by the American botanist John Torrey in 1836.[2][5] Torrey referred to this species as Gray's galingale.[6] As of February 2026, the botanical name Cyperus grayi Torr. is widely accepted.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Romand-Monnier, F. (2014). "Gray's Flat Sedge Cyperus grayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T44393264A44430349. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T44393264A44430349.en. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Cyperus grayi Torr.". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". World Flora Online. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Torrey (1836), pp. 268–269.
  6. ↑ Torrey (1843), p. 342.
  7. ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
  8. ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". WFO Plant List. Retrieved 11 February 2026.

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