Kyllinga sp.
Family: Cyperaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Kyllinga sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Cyperaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Schoenus: Kyllinga has one seed per spike; Schoenus has multiple seeds and blackened sheaths.; vs Cyperus: Kyllinga has tight spherical heads with one seed per spike; Cyperus has loose umbrella clusters with multiple seeds per spike.; vs Dulichium: Kyllinga has terminal globe heads; Dulichium has flowers along the stem at leaf joints.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kyllinga sp. native to California?
No. Kyllinga sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Kyllinga sp. belong to?
Kyllinga sp. is in the Cyperaceae family, genus Kyllinga.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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