Latin name: Cyperus involucratus Rottb. Pronunciation: SY-per-us in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tus Common name: Umbrella plant Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge) Habitat: Ditches, shores below 600', South Coast, sometimes cultivated, native of Africa Blooming period: Most of the year Name derivations: 1) Cyperus 2) involucratus |
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