Cyperus diandrus, also known as umbrella flatsedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is native to northeastern North America, ranging from the Maritime provinces of southeastern Canada southward to Virginia, reaching as far west as Nebraska. It is often confused with Cyperus bipartitus, both of which have chestnut-brown scales protecting the flowers. Its season runs from July to October but little else is known about its ecology.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Umbrella Flatsedge being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cyperus bipartitus
- Cyperus sanguinolentus
- Cyperus flavescens
- Cyperus melanostachyus
- Cyperus nitidus
- Cyperus fuscus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Species
- Cyperus diandrus
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