Fuirena simplex var. aristulata (Torr.) Kral

Western umbrella-sedge (en)

Variety

Angiosperms > Poales > Cyperaceae > Fuirena > Fuirena simplex

Characteristics

Herbs usually annual, rarely taller than 30–40 cm; rhizomes mostly absent, when present very short. Culms tufted (more slender than in preceding variety). Leaves: principal blades 5–12 cm. Spikelets to 12, lance-ovoid or lanceoloid; fertile scales 2–3 mm. Flowers: anthers 1–3, 0.5–0.6 mm.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
Growth support -
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
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Mature height (meter) 0.3 - 0.4
Root system rhizome
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Environment

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Hardiness (USDA) 4-9

Usage

Uses -
Edible -
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Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Distribution

Fuirena simplex var. aristulata world distribution map, present in United States of America

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106336-2
WFO ID wfo-0000426637
COL ID 5P24L
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Fuirena aristulata Fuirena simplex var. aristulata Fuirena squarrosa var. aristulata