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  • Cuban bulrush

Cuban bulrush

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  • Scientific name: Cyperus blepharoleptos
    (formerly classified as Oxycarium cubense)
  • Origin: South & Central America to Mexico
  • Introduction:Late 1880s – Migratory birds / ship ballast
  • Aquatic community: Emergent
  • Habitat: Rooted in wet soils to floating mats
  • Distribution: Statewide – expanding
  • Management effort: Maintenance to lowest feasible level

    Visit our plant profile for images and information.

 

Cuban club rush  Cuban club rush

 


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