Cyperus ligularis

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Cyperus ligularis
Cyperus ligularis, the Swamp Flatsedge (11274528166).jpg
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. ligularis
Binomial name
Cyperus ligularis
L., 1759

Cyperus ligularis is a species of sedge that is native to southern parts of North America, Central America and northern parts of South America] as well as along the east coast of Africa. [1]

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References

  1. "Cyperus ligularis L." Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 8 April 2022.