Family: Cyperaceae
Great Plains sand sedge, Schweinitz's cyperus, Schweinitz's flat sedge
[Cyperus alterniflorus "Schwein., 1824 non R.Br., 1810", more... ]
Etymology: Cyperus: ancient Greek name
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial sedge
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACU+ Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos