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Cyperus strigosus is a species of sedge known by the common names false nutsedge and straw-colored flatsedge. It is native to most of the United States and Canada, where it grows in wet areas in many habitat types, including disturbed and cultivated areas such as roadsides and crop fields. It is common and sometimes weedy. It is a perennial sedge growing up to 70 centimeters tall. The flower cluster is a cluster of many linear-shaped spikelets up to 3 centimeters long each. A few long, leaflike leafs grow at the base of the spike.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Brown

Flowering season

Summer

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

High

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Site type

Most places and pond edges

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Wetland-Riparian

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Dun Skipper

Euphyes vestris