Meyen's Flatsedge

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Cyperus meyenianus

Meyen's Flatsedge, a reference photo
Photo: Arne Holgersson · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Cyperus meyenianus, commonly known as Meyen's flatsedge, is a species of sedge that is native to tropical areas of South America.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Meyen's Flatsedge being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Species
Cyperus meyenianus

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