Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of African sedge, widely cultivated as an ornamental aquatic plant, characterized by its terminal, umbrella-like cluster of slender, grass-like leaves.

Usage

• Noun:
  • Cyperus alternifolius is often used to add vertical interest to pond margins.
  • The architectural form of Cyperus alternifolius makes it a popular choice for water gardens.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The name is used in scientific and horticultural writing to specify this particular species within the genus.
  • The study compared the growth rates of Cyperus alternifolius and Cyperus papyrus.

Variants and Related Words

• Umbrella plant: A common name for .
  • The umbrella plant is easy to grow in shallow water.
• Cyperus: The genus to which this plant belongs.
• Sedge: The common name for plants in the family Cyperaceae.

Synonyms

• Umbrella papyrus: Another common name, though it is not a true papyrus.
• Alternate-leaved cyperus: A descriptive name based on its leaf arrangement.

Related Terms

• Aquatic plant: A general term for plants that grow in water.
• Ornamental plant: A plant grown for decorative purposes.

Noun

1. African sedge widely cultivated as an ornamental water plant for its terminal umbrellalike cluster of slender grasslike leaves