Possible Cyperus strigosus

This is growing in my potted garden, thanks to the birds. I was thinking it might be a kind of sedge, however I have not found one with these colorful blooms in beginning state. I also looked at Pl@nt identify and their suggestions don't match. The sedge photos here don't match either. Perhaps I'm on the wrong track.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Wish I could help. Could be that you're not on the wrong track at all, sedges can be impossibly hard to identify. Posted 4 years ago
1. DebRich
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, Ferdy! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    You could try sending Gary a direct message:
    
    Gary B
    
    Excellent botany skills and recently shared a few sedges. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
  2. 1. DebRich
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks for the suggestion. Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Perhaps Cyperus sp.? But, I agree that Gary would certainly be the person to ask! Posted 4 years ago
      2. DebRich
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, I am going to wait until it blooms and see what it looks like then. I'll keep you posted. Posted 4 years ago

Gary B

Lion

Deb, It is a Cyperus but for now that's all I can come up with. Can you let this plant grow some more so that the flowers mature and begin developing seeds? Most of the sedge species are more easily identified when they reach that stage of development. Posted 4 years ago
1. DebRich
  
  Lion
  
  Sure I can do that. It’s only about 24 inches tall to answer your other question. Please wait until the blooms open and seeds.
  
  Thanks! Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Gary B
    
    Lion
    
    That sounds good, Deb. If this is Cyperus longus it will probably be producing rhizomes and later small tubers which are said to smell faintly like sweet violets. But other species of Cyperus also produce small tubers as well. Posted 4 years ago

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