Cyperaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of monocotyledonous plants: "Cyperaceae" is the botanical name for a large family of flowering plants commonly known as sedges. These are grass-like, herbaceous plants, often found in wet or marshy habitats worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wetland's ecology is dominated by members of the Cyperaceae family.
- Botanists study Cyperaceae to understand plant adaptation to aquatic environments.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term "Cyperaceae" is used formally in scientific classification to group related genera like (true sedges), (flatsedges), and (bulrushes).
- The genus Carex, within Cyperaceae, contains over 2000 species.
Variants and Related Words
- Sedge (n): The common name for plants in the Cyperaceae family.
- The lake's edge was fringed with sedge.
- Cyperaceous (adj): Of or relating to the Cyperaceae family.
- The cyperaceous plants showed typical triangular stems.
Synonyms
- Sedge family: A common descriptive synonym.
- Bulrush family: A less precise synonym, as "bulrush" can refer to specific genera within Cyperaceae or to plants in other families.
Related Idioms or Phrases
Noun
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bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant
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