Cyperus imbricatus, also known as the shingle flatsedge,[2] is a species of sedge that is native to sub-tropical and tropical areas of the world.[3]

Cyperus imbricatus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. imbricatus
Binomial name
Cyperus imbricatus
Retz., 1788

The sedge is a rhizomatous, robust and perennial sedge with a natural distribution through pantropical areas that is also known as an agricultural and environmental weed.[2]

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  1. ^ Mesterházy, A. & Kumar, B. (2020). "Shingle Flatsedge Cyperus imbricatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T164164A140392815. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T164164A140392815.en. Retrieved 28 March 2022.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Cyperus imbricatus (shingle flatsedge) datasheet". Invasive Species Compendium. CAB International. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Cyperus imbricatus Retz". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 26 March 2022.