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Fuirena simplex Vahl var. simplex
Western umbrellasedge

Fuirena simplex
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Family: Cyperaceae

Group: Monocot

Substrate: Terrestrial

Habit: G

Perennation: Perennial

Native Range: Central North America to Central America

Map of Florida Locations

SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present

SOUTH FLORIDA Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized

SOUTH FLORIDA Cultivated Status: Not Cultivated

Other data on Fuirena simplex var. simplex available from :

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants

Fuirena simplex var. simplex has been found in the following 2 counties :
Occurrence Native Status
Broward County Doubtfully Native
Miami-Dade County Doubtfully Native


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Fuirena simplex
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Fuirena simplex
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Fuirena simplex
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Fuirena simplex
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Fuirena simplex
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Fuirena simplex
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