cyperus esculentus

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cyperus esculentus

A farmer harvests cyperus esculentus from a field.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A European sedge plant: "Cyperus esculentus" is a species of perennial sedge that produces small, edible, nut-like tubers. It is known as an agricultural weed but is also cultivated for its tubers in some regions.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The field was infested with Cyperus esculentus, making cultivation difficult.
    • Cyperus esculentus is cultivated in some countries for its nutritious tubers, known as tiger nuts or chufa.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical or agricultural contexts: The term is used formally to identify the specific plant species, often in scientific writing, agricultural reports, or ecological studies concerning weed control or useful plants.
    • The study focused on the rhizome development of Cyperus esculentus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common names: Yellow nutsedge, tiger nut sedge, chufa sedge, earth almond.
  • Tuber name: The edible tuber is commonly called a "tiger nut" or "chufa".
  • Related species: (purple nutsedge), another similar sedge species.
Synonyms
  • Yellow nutsedge: The most common English name for this plant.
  • Chufa: Often used specifically when referring to the cultivated plant grown for its tubers.
Notes
  • This is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is typically used in formal contexts. In everyday language, common names like "yellow nutsedge" are more frequent, especially when discussing gardening or farming.
cyperus esculentus

A farmer harvests cyperus esculentus from a field.

Noun
  1. European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers

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