species 11,498 observations

Fragrant Flatsedge

Cyperus odoratus

Field notes

Cyperus odoratus is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is known by the common names fragrant flatsedge and rusty flatsedge. It has a pantropical distribution that extends into the temperate regions of North and South America. The species is quite variable and may in fact be more than one species included under a single name.

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24 native animals
supported in the US

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Water use
Medium
Deer resistant
Yes

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.