Cyperus prolixus
Cyperus prolixus is a species of sedge that is native to southern parts of North America, Central America and tropical parts of South America. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 2 meters tall. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and white. Cyperus prolixus is found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, meadows, and roadsides. It is a common plant and is not considered to be threatened or endangered. The species was first formally described by the botanist Carl Sigismund Kunth in 1816. Description 
Cyperus prolixus is a perennial plant with a stout, erect rhizome. The culms are erect, trigonous, and 50-300 cm tall. The leaves are basal, V-shaped, and 40-130 cm long. The inflorescence is a compound umbel with 9-12 rays, each ray up to 22 cm long. The spikelets are linear, 7-12 mm long, and contain 6-20 flowers. Ecology 
Cyperus prot is a pioneer species that often colonizes disturbed areas. The plant is pollinated by insects and the seeds are dispersed by wind. Cyperus prolixus is a food source for a variety of animals, including waterfowl, rodents, and insects. See also
 List of Cyperus species

References

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Plants described in 1816
Taxa named by Carl Sigismund Kunth
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