Cyperus pseudovegetus Steud.
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Authority
Britton, Nathaniel L. & Millspaugh, Charles F. 1920. The Bahama Flora.
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Family
Cyperaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Perennial by thickened tuber-like joints of the rootstoeks; culm rather stout, 0.3-1.3 m. high, often equalled by the leaves. Leaves 3-4 mm. wide, smooth, nodulose, the midvein prominent; leaves of the involucre 46, spreading; umbel several-rayed, compound; spikelets ovate, flat, many-flowered, light green, densely capitate, 4-6 mm. long; scales keeled, conduplicate, 1-nerved, curved, acute, longer than the linear 3-angled slightly stalked achene; stamen 1; style 3-cleft.