Cyperus blysmoides

Cyperus blysmoides

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Kenya | Saudi Arabia | Tanzania | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Cyperus
Species:
Cyperus blysmoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
waterfowl, wetland birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires moist to saturated conditions for germination. Surface sow or barely cover seeds, maintain constant moisture.

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