| Family | Cyperaceae |
|---|---|
| Local Name | Payong-payong; Taga-taga; Ballayong (Ilocano); Siraw-siraw |
| Habit | Herb |
| Habitat | Wetland rice, dryland annual crops |
| Collector(s) | John Paul T. Santos |
| Identification Verified By | Leonardo Legaspi Co-(2000-02-15)-(Cyperus distans L.)-(n/a) |
