Schoenus sp.
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Family: Cyperaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Schoenus sp. is a native California perennial in the Cyperaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Juncus: Schoenus has blackish leaf sheaths and compact flower heads; Juncus has brown/green sheaths and open flower clusters.; vs Cyperus: Schoenus has blackened sheaths and rounded heads; Cyperus has green/brown sheaths and umbrella-like flat clusters.; vs Kyllinga: Schoenus has multiple sterile bracts at spike base; Kyllinga has only 2-3 bracts total per spike.; vs Dulichium: Schoenus flowers cluster at stem tip; Dulichium flowers emerge from leaf joints along the stem.
Frequently asked questions
Is Schoenus sp. native to California?
Yes. Schoenus sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Schoenus sp. belong to?
Schoenus sp. is in the Cyperaceae family, genus Schoenus.
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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