The genus Cyperus belongs to the family Cyperaceae (Sedges).
Cyperus is a large genus of grass-like plants in the sedge family, Cyperaceae, comprising over 700 species found across tropical and temperate regions worldwide. These plants typically grow in wetlands, marshes, riverbanks, and moist grasslands, often thriving in still or slow-moving water. Most species have triangular stems, narrow leaves, and small, wind-pollinated flowers arranged in spikelets. They reproduce through seeds, rhizomes, or tubers, and many play important ecological roles in stabilizing soil, filtering water, and providing habitat for wildlife.
A well-known example is Cyperus papyrus, commonly called papyrus or paper reed. Native to Africa, especially along the Nile River, it is a tall aquatic plant with thick, triangular stems and feathery green umbels that resemble a plume. Historically, it was used by ancient Egyptians to make papyrus paper.
Total plants found for Cyperus: 3
- 1) Chufa sedge
- 2) Papyrus
- 3) Umbrella papyrus