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Cyperus lanceolatus Poir.
Epiphytic flatsedge

Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: Herb

Perennation: Annual

Map of select IRC data for peninsular Florida

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

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Other data on Cyperus lanceolatus available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
Cyperus lanceolatus has been found in the following 3 conservation areas :
Occurrence Native Status
Dupuis Reserve Present Not Native, Naturalized
Jonathan Dickinson State Park Present Not Native, Naturalized
Seabranch Preserve State Park Present Not Native, Naturalized


Cyperus lanceolatus has been found in the following habitat :
Disturbed Upland