Cyperus hystricinus Fernald
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Cyperaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Much like no. 18 [Cyperus retrofractus (L.) Torr.], but smooth except for a few remote marginal teeth on the lvs; spikes golden-brown at maturity, twice as long as thick; scales lanceolate; rachilla- wings clasping the achene for its whole length. Dry, sandy places; N.J. to n. Fla. and e. Tex., especially on the coastal plain. (C. retrofractus var. h.)