Umbrella plant explained

The common name umbrella plant can refer to several unrelated species:

• Cyperus alternifolius (umbrella papyrus)
• Darmera peltata (Indian rhubarb)
• Diphylleia cymosa (umbrellaleaf)
• Eriogonum longifolium var. harperi (Harper's umbrella plant or Harper's buckwheat)
• Podophyllum peltatum (American Mayapple)
• Heptapleurum arboricola (umbrella tree)

See also

• Umbrella palm
• Umbrella tree