Sedge Family (Noun)
Meaning
Bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bulrush, also known as a sedge family plant, can grow in wetlands and along shorelines.
- The chufa, a type of sedge family, has edible tubers that are used as a food source in some cultures.
- Cotton grass, a type of sedge family, gets its name from the white, cotton-like seeds it produces.
- Papyrus, a type of aquatic sedge family, was used by ancient Egyptians to make paper.
- The umbrella plant, a type of sedge family, is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens.