Etymology | Genus | After the Greek common name of the sedge, "kuperos" |
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Species | Compact | |
Family | Cyperaceae | |
Synonyms | - | |
Common Names | Compact Sedge | |
Status | Native: Common | |
Form | Herb | |
Native Distribution | India to South China, Taiwan, and Malesia |
Cyperus compactus can be found in scrublands here. The infloresences appear as clusters of spikes supported by long bracts of more than 30cm.
Form of Cryperus compactus.
Clusters of young inflorescences.
Mature inflorescences.
Base of plant.
Leaf.
curved cross section of leaf.
Long bracts.