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Image of growth habit. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Scientific Name

Cyperus involucratus Rottb. (Synonyms: Cyperus alternifolius auct. non L.; Cyperus flabelliformis Rottb.)

Common Name(s)

Umbrella plant, umbrella papyrus, umbrella sedge, umbrella palm

Tribe / Family Name

Cyperaceae

Flowering Period

Year-round

Symbol

CYIN6

Description

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Image of growth habit. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Image of growth habit. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Close-up image of inflorescence with several flattened spikelets. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Close-up image of inflorescence with several flattened spikelets. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Close-up image of flattened spikelets. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Close-up image of flattened spikelets. Photo by Justin J. Trujillo.

Distribution map of umbrella plant. USDA PLANTS Database, 2022.

Distribution map of umbrella plant. USDA PLANTS Database, 2022.