Cyperus giganteus Vahl (Enum. Pl. 2: 364. 1805.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[], Puerto Rico (native)[], ], North America (TX, LA), Mexico (native), Central America (native), South America (native),
Common Names: Canutillo (Dominican Republic), Junco de ciénaga (Puerto Rico), Molinillo (Dominican Republic), Paragüillo (Dominican Republic),
Synonyms: Cyperus elatus Griseb. (Fl. Brit. W. I. 566. 1864.),
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Last edited 28 Dec 09