Cyperaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cyperaceae, a family of flowering plants, is often characterized by its sedges, such as cotton grass, papyrus, and bulrushes, that grow in aquatic environments.
- Bulrushes and cotton grass are typical members of the Cyperaceae family commonly found near waterways.
- In tropical wetlands, plants from the Cyperaceae family, like the umbrella plant and papyrus, play an essential role in stabilizing soil and controlling water levels.
- Papyrus and chufa are some examples of economically significant plants in the Cyperaceae family.
- Plants like the cotton grass, umbrella plant, and papyrus belong to the large Cyperaceae family that also includes numerous edible and ornamental species.