Carex phyllocephala is a species of flowering plant in the sedge genus Carex, family Cyperaceae. It is native to southern China, and introduced to Japan.[1] A variegated cultivar, 'Sparkler', is commercially available.[2]

Carex phyllocephala
Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' cultivar
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Carex
Species:
C. phyllocephala
Binomial name
Carex phyllocephala
T.Koyama

References

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  1. ^ "Carex phyllocephala T.Koyama". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Carex phyllocephala 'Sparkler' (v) sedge 'Sparkler'". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 July 2021. Synonyms; ... Carex phyllocephala 'Whirling Sparkler'