Cyperus grayi
| Cyperus grayi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. grayi
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| 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Cyperus grayi Torr.". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Cyperus grayi Torr". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". World Flora Online. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Torrey (1836), pp. 268–269.
- ^ Torrey (1843), p. 342.
- ^ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". WFO Plant List. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
Bibliography
- Torrey, John (1836). "Monograph of the North American Cyperaceae". Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York. 3: 239–448. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- Torrey, John (1843). Flora of the State of New York. Vol. 2. Albany: Carroll and Cook. Retrieved 12 February 2026.