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: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
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'