Variable Flatsedge

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Cyperus difformis

Variable Flatsedge, a reference photo
Photo: MargaretRDonald · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Cyperus difformis is a species of sedge known by several common names, including variable flatsedge, smallflower umbrella-sedge and rice sedge. This plant is native to southern Europe, most of Africa and Asia, and Australia, and it is naturalized in other areas of the world, including large parts of the Americas.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Variable 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 difformis

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