Cyperus hystricinus is a species of sedge that is native to southern parts of North America.
This species has been observed growing in sandhill communities and pine communities. It has displayed preference for sandy soils and sunny conditions.Florida State University Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium database. URL: http://herbarium.bio.fsu.edu. Last accessed: June 2014. Collectors: Loran C. Anderson, Richard Carter, and R. A. Norris. States and Counties: Florida: Okaloosa and Walton. Georgia: Coffee.
See also List of Cyperus species
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