Fragrant Flatsedge
Scientific Name: Cyperus odoratus L.
Synonyms: Cyperus acicularis Schrad. ex Nees, Cyperus eggersii Boeckeler, Cyperus engelmannii Steud., Cyperus ferax Rich., Cyperus ferruginescens Boeckeler, Cyperus longispicatus J.B.S. Norton, Cyperus macrocephalus Liebm., Cyperus macrocephalus Liebm. var. <i>eggersii</i> (Boeckeler) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter, Cyperus odoratus L. var. <i>acicularis</i> (Schrad. ex Nees) O'Neill, Cyperus odoratus L. var. <i>engelmannii</i> (Steud.) R. Carter & S.D. Jones, Cyperus odoratus L. var. <i>squarrosus</i> (Britton) S.D. Jones, Wipff & R. Carter, Cyperus speciosus Vahl, Cyperus speciosus Vahl var. <i>squarrosus</i> Britton, Mariscus huarmensis Kunth, Torulinium confertum Desv. ex Ham., Torulinium eggersii (Boeckeler) C.B. Clarke, Torulinium odoratum (L.) S. Hooper
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus odoratus L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CYOD |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | AnnualPerennial, |
| Growth Habits | Graminoid |
| Native Locations | CYOD |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Fragrant Flatsedge.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 80 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | Medium |
| pH, Maximum | 8.3 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 3450 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 18 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 8 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Summer and Fall |
| Bloat | None |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 2.0 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Bunch |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Summer |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
