Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Cyperus fendlerianus Boeckeler
(Fendler Flatsedge)


Family: Cyperaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
None

Cyperus fendlerianus is a locally common perennial sedge with flat basal leaves and a triangular culm. Floral bracts are longer than the terminal inflorescence. Spikelets are three to eight flowered and scales membranous. There are three stigmas. The spikelets are sessile.
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Cyperus fendlerianus, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 14, 2007



Cyperus fendlerianus, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, August 8, 2010


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