Cyperus prolifer Lam. is a plant in the Cyperaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Cyperus prolifer Lam.
Cyperus prolifer Lam. is a native African sedge that is invasive in Florida.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Cyperus prolifer Lam. is a species of sedge. It is native to eastern Africa, where its range extends from Somalia to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is also native to Madagascar and Mauritius. It has been introduced to Florida, where it is considered an invasive species.
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Schoenoplectus acutus (Muhl. ex Bigelow) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Gahnia setifolia (A.Rich.) Hook.f.
Carex castanea Wahlenb.
Carex davalliana Sm.
Carex elongata L.
Caustis recurvata Spreng.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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