Strawcolored Flatsedge

Scientific Name: Cyperus strigosus L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Cyperus L./ Cyperus strigosus L.

Strawcolored Flatsedge
General Information
Usda SymbolCYST
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsCYST

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Strawcolored Flatsedge.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum6.4
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorBrown
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.2
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Strawcolored Flatsedge

Strawcolored Flatsedge

Strawcolored Flatsedge

Strawcolored Flatsedge

Strawcolored Flatsedge

Strawcolored Flatsedge

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