Cyperus albostriatus

Cyperus albostriatus.<br>Photographer: Peter J. de Lange, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Cyperus albostriatus.<br>Photographer: Peter J. de Lange, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Common name

umbrella sedge

Family

Cyperaceae

Authority

Cyperus albostriatus Schrad.

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Sedges

Conservation status

Not applicable

Year naturalised

1959

Origin

S. Africa

Etymology

cyperus: From the ancient Greek name for sedge, kypeiros