Cyperus arenarius
Cyperus arenarius
- Native to:
- Bangladesh | Gulf States | India | Iran | Kuwait | Oman | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia | Sri Lanka | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Cyperus
- Species:
- Cyperus arenarius
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without pretreatment. Fresh seed has higher viability.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch