tall flatsedge

Cyperus eragrostis

Member of flatsedges (genus Cyperus)
sedges (family Cyperaceae)
grasses, sedges, cattails, and allies (order Poales)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
other colors in flowering plants

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• fruit body ± as long as wide
• common

Toxicity of cyperus (Cyperus spp.):
4 – Ingestion of these plants, especially in large amounts, is expected to cause serious effects to the heart, liver, kidneys or brain. If ingested in any amount, call the poison center immediately.

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Chris’s observations: 13 (10 are research grade)

Locations:

• Bear Creek Redwoods OSP: 2
• Sweeney Ridge National Recreation Area: 2
• Big Basin SP
• El Corte de Madera OSP
• Murray Ranch SP
• Pescadero Creek CP
• Pinnacles NP
• Portola Redwoods SP
• Stevens Creek CP
• Wilder Ranch SP
• Wunderlich CP

Months:

• May: 1
• Jun.: 1
• Jul.: 6
• Aug.: 2
• Sep.: 1
• Oct.: 1
• Nov.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora