Cyperus microiria Steud.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Cyperaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Cyperus microiria Steud.

  • Description

    Species Description - Much like no. 9 [Cyperus iria L.]; spikes 2–4 cm; rachilla narrowly winged; scales truncate, with an evident green mucro to 0.4 mm. Native to e. Asia, intro. on L.I. and in e. Pa. (C. amuricus, at least as applied to our plants)