Cyperus setigerus
Torr. & Hook.
Lean flatsedge
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCyperus setigerus is a species of sedge that is native to central and southern parts of the United States, recorded from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and New Mexico.
Description
Perennial sedge reaching 1 m in height. Seeds mature from July to August. Hermaphroditic. Adapts to light sandy and medium loamy soils with mildly acidic to basic pH. Requires full sun and prefers moist or wet soil.
Edible Uses
The tubers can be eaten raw or cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moist sandy loam in a sunny position.
Propagation
Surface sow seed in spring, keeping the compost moist; germination typically occurs in 2–6 weeks at 18°C. Prick seedlings into individual pots once large enough to handle, overwinter in a greenhouse, and plant out in late spring after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn is very easy; larger clumps can be replanted directly into permanent positions, though smaller clumps are better potted up and grown on in a cold frame until well rooted, then planted out in spring.
Other Uses
The leaves are used in basketry and for weaving hats and matting.
Notes
There are 550 Cyperus species.
References (2)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Jordan, J., et al, 2006, Vascular Plants Utilized by the Plains Apache in Southwestern Oklahoma, Publications of the Oklahoma Biological Survey. 2nd Series. Volume 7: 24-33, 2006
