Cyperus textilis Bojer, 1837 is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Cyperus textilis Bojer, 1837

Cyperus textilis Bojer, 1837

Cyperus textilis is a clump-forming Cyperus that grows 1 to 3 meters tall and resembles the common cultivated C. alternifolius.

Family
Genus
Cyperus
Order
Poales
Class
Liliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Cyperus textilis Bojer, 1837

The scientific name of this species is Cyperus textilis Bojer, published in 1837. Cyperus textilis can grow between 1 and 3 meters tall. Like other species in the Cyperus genus, it grows in clumped formations. It also resembles Cyperus alternifolius, a plant that is commonly kept in cultivation.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Poales Cyperaceae Cyperus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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