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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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Water use
- Medium
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.





