Foxtail flatsedge
Cyperus alopecuroides
About
Cyperus alopecuroides, commonly known as the foxtail flatsedge, is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to parts of Africa, Asia and Australia.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Foxtail flatsedge can be used to help stabilize soil in wetland areas, preventing erosion. Its dense growth also provides shelter for small animals and insects, making it an important part of its ecosystem. Additionally, its unique appearance can be appreciated in ornamental landscaping, especially in water gardens.
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In the kitchen
Foxtail flatsedge is not eaten by humans. It is primarily a wild plant that serves ecological purposes rather than culinary ones.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cyperus alopecuroides
- Slug
- cyperus-alopecuroides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Species
- alopecuroides
- Wikidata QID
- Q6539452
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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