Species

Cyperus esculentus

Etymology

Cyperus: From the ancient Greek name for sedge, kypeiros

Common Name(s)

yellow nut grass

Family

Cyperaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Sedges

Year Naturalised

1953

Origin

Europe, Africa, Asia, N. and S. America

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010