Cyperus

Read about Cyperus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Cyperus (ancient Greek name). Cyperaceae. A large genus of the sedge family, inhabiting both tropical and temperate regions. The species in cult. are all perennials from rootstocks or tubers: Lvs. grass-like: st. simple and mostly naked above: fls. perfect, without perianth, borne in small, compressed spikes, which are variously aggregated in compound umbels, the latter surrounded by foliaceous bracts; styles and stamens 3.— A few are cult. in jardinieres, aquatic gardens and aquaria. Several others are pests in cult. fields. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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