Sedge

Not sure how this plant was introduced where it was found. Remote area around a manmade pond so one can assume it was planted for erosion control but why this plant... ???

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Flown Kimmerling

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Gorgeous! Posted 7 years ago
1. Stephen Philips
  
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  Thanks, still trying to determine exactly what this is. A locale botanical garden employee mentioned cyperus and it may be. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    I may take a look at my keys a little later if you still need an extra set of eyes! Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Stephen Philips
      
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      Cyperus difformis is a good choice
      Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
  3. Flown Kimmerling
    
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    Maybe look in the direction of Cyperus eragrostis? Posted 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Beautiful shot! Posted 7 years ago
1. Stephen Philips
  
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  thx :) Posted 7 years ago

The Variable flatsedge

''Cyperus difformis'' is a species of sedge known by several common names, including variable flatsedge, smallflower umbrella-sedge and rice sedge. This plant is native to southern Europe, most of Africa and Asia, and Australia, and it is naturalized in other areas of the world, including large parts of the Americas.

''Cyperus difformis'' is a plant of aquatic and moist habitats. It is a weed of rice fields, but not generally a troublesome one. This is an annual herb with one to many.. more

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Similar species: Grasses, Bromeliads, Sedges

Species identified by Stephen Philips