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saltmarsh umbrella sedge

Fuirena breviseta (Coville) Coville
saltmarsh umbrella sedge
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Fuirena breviseta, known as saltmarsh umbrella sedge, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. It was first described in 1908 by Coville. This species is native to the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, with a distribution that includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and the Archipiélago de Cuba.

Description

Fuirena breviseta is a sedge species adapted to coastal and wetland habitats. It is commonly found in saltmarsh environments, where it contributes to the ecological structure of these ecosystems. The species is widely distributed across the southeastern U.S. and parts of the Caribbean, indicating a strong adaptation to brackish or saline conditions. Its presence in multiple U.S. states and Cuba highlights its regional significance in wetland flora.

Other common names

saltmarsh umbrella sedgesaltmarsh umbrella-sedge

Distribution

Alabama · Cuba · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · Archipiélago de Cuba

Synonyms

Fuirena squarrosa var. breviseta

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