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Cymophyllus fraserianus
Cymophyllus fraserianus (Ker Gawl.) Kartesz & Gandhi
Fraser's Cymophyllus
Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Synonym(s): Carex fraseri, Carex fraseriana, Cymophyllus fraseri
USDA Symbol: CYFR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf Margin: Undulate
Leaf Apex: Acute
Inflorescence: Spike
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Flowers inconspicuous. Bloom time refers to fruiting period.
Distribution
USA: GA , KY , MD , NC , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVGrowing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cymophyllus fraserianus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cymophyllus fraserianus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cymophyllus fraserianus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-29Research By: