Sedge Family (Cyperaceae): Species & Identification Guide

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1 / 9 🌱 Plantae Smooth Flatsedge Cyperus laevigatus L. Cyperus laevigatus is a widespread perennial sedge of tropical and subtropical wet saline and alkaline habitats.

2 / 9 🌱 Plantae Cutty grass Gahnia lacera (R.Lesson ex A.Rich.) Steud. Gahnia lacera (toetoe kiwi) is a native New Zealand tussock-forming perennial sedge.

3 / 9 🌱 Plantae fascicled beaksedge Rhynchospora fascicularis (Michx.) Vahl Rhynchospora fascicularis is a perennial tussock-forming graminoid found across warm regions of the Americas and Caribbean.

4 / 9 🌱 Plantae Carex agastachys L.f. Carex agastachys L.f.

5 / 9 🌱 Plantae Many-stalked Spike-rush Eleocharis multicaulis (Sm.) Desv.

6 / 9 🌱 Plantae Inflated Narrow-leaved Sedge Carex grisea Wahlenb. Carex grisea is a widespread Cyperaceae species native to eastern Canada and central-eastern US, growing in sandier, more alkaline soils whe…

7 / 9 🌱 Plantae Geyer's sedge Carex geyeri Boott Carex geyeri, or Geyer's/elk sedge, is a native North American sedge that grows in dry western open or mountain habitats.

8 / 9 🌱 Plantae Tall Bog-sedge Carex magellanica Lam. Carex magellanica Lam. is a perennial wetland sedge distinguished from similar species by its narrow leaf width.

9 / 9 🌱 Plantae green-and-white sedge Carex longii Mack. Carex longii Mack. is a small sedge native to the Americas, introduced elsewhere, that grows on wetland margins.

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