Cyperus prolifer is a species of sedge that is native to eastern Africa, ranging from Somalia to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, and to Madagascar and Mauritius. It is introduced and considered invasive in Florida.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dwarf Papyrus 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 prolifer
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