Characteristics

Monocots
Cyperus neotropicalis Alain
AMERICAN HALFCHAFF SEDGE
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Often known as Lipocarpha maculata, this species takes the name Cyperus neotropicalis when in the genus Cyperus (Bauters et al. 2014).
Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP)

Classification

POALES
Cyperus neotropicalis Alain - AMERICAN HALFCHAFF SEDGE

Citation

CYPERUS NEOTROPICALIS Alain, Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 92: 291. 1965.
Kyllinga maculata Michaux 1803.
SOUTH CAROLINA: Without data, Michaux s.n. (holotype: P).

Species Distribution Map

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Specimens and Distribution

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Plant Photos

Cyperus neotropicalis - 25
Cyperus neotropicalis - Betty Wargo View Full Size
Cyperus neotropicalis - 25
Cyperus neotropicalis - Betty Wargo View Full Size