CYPERACEAE - Sedge family 
Cyperu s alternifolia L. Umbrella plant 
Midway : Two or three clumps seen under old ironwoods near the Cable company 
compound and a few small plantings seen near residences on Sand 
Island in 195 ^- by Fosberg, and Dumont and Neff (SC)(l 95 ). 
Cyperus javanicus Houtt. marsh cyperus 
Midway : 
Cyperus laevigatus 
Laysan : 
Cyperus pennatiformis var. bryanii Kiik. 
Laysan : 
Cyperus rotundus L. nut grass 
Midway : 
K'ure 
A few plants found in disturbed areas near quarters in 1961 (SC) 
Lamoureaux (1961). 
Fimbristylis cymosa R.Br. 
Laysan : 
Midway : Locally common along margins of runways-, alongs edges of paved roads, 
and near foundations of larger buildings in 195 ^- (SC) (Dumont and Neff 
195 ). 
PALMAE - Palm family 
Cocos nucifera L. coconut palm 
Fs?^Shoals % 
Lays an 
Lisianski 
Midway 
Kure 
Phoenix sp« 
Midway 
