Biology:Cyperus grayi
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Short description: Species of sedge
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. grayi
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Cyperus grayi, commonly known as Gray's flatsedge,[3] is a species of sedge that is native to south eastern parts of the United States.
Description
Gray's flatsedge is a perennial herb. It grows typically in dry, sandy soil in coastal plains.[4]
Taxonomy
Cyperus grayi was named and described by the American botanist John Torrey in 1836.[2][5] Torrey referred to this species as Gray's galingale.[6] As of February 2026[update], the botanical name Cyperus grayi Torr. is widely accepted.[7][8]
See also
References
- ↑ Romand-Monnier, F. (2014). "Gray's Flat Sedge Cyperus grayi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2014. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T44393264A44430349.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44393264/44430349. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cyperus grayi Torr.". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. https://www.ipni.org/n/74742-2.
- ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=39892.
- ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". http://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0000374283.
- ↑ Torrey (1836), pp. 268–269.
- ↑ Torrey (1843), p. 342.
- ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/74742-2.
- ↑ "Cyperus grayi Torr.". https://wfoplantlist.org/taxon/wfo-0000374283-2025-12.
Bibliography
- Torrey, John (1836). "Monograph of the North American Cyperaceae". Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York 3: 239–448. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/part/201465. Retrieved 12 January 2026.
- Torrey, John (1843). Flora of the State of New York. 2. Albany: Carroll and Cook. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/63841581#page/9/mode/1up. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
Wikidata ☰ Q15532941 entry
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