| Cyperus sanguinolentus, Bloodscale Sedge,
is widespread in the Old World from Eurasia, Malesia, Australia, and Africa.
Carter and Bryson (Sida 19:325-343, 2000) show that populations in the
southeastern United States, previously thought to be the narrow endemic
species C. louisianensis, are actually the widespread weed C.
sanguinolentus.
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Photographs by R. Carter. |
late-season plants with blood-red floral scales
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