Brown Galingale
Cyperus fuscus
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Overview
Cyperus fuscus, also known as brown galingale or brown flatsedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It was introduced into North America.
Brown Galingale (Cyperus fuscus) faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of wetland ecosystems. The species' specialized requirements for temporary pools and muddy margins make it particularly vulnerable to drainage, agricultural conversion, and water management changes that alter natural flooding cycles.
Habitat
Cyperus fuscus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa from England, Portugal and Morocco eastward to China and Thailand. In China, it is found in swamps, river margins, and other wet places including paddy fields.
Cyperus fuscus was introduced into North America where it is naturalized in widely scattered locations in the United States and Canada. European botanists were aware of its...
Other threatened species in Cyperaceae
Frequently asked questions
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