cyperus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of plants: "Cyperus" is the type genus of the family Cyperaceae, which includes grass-like, rhizomatous herbs. These plants are found almost worldwide, except in extremely cold regions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wetland was dominated by several species of Cyperus.
- Cyperus papyrus, a member of this genus, was used by ancient Egyptians to make paper.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to categorize and discuss a large group of sedge plants.
- The researcher specialized in the taxonomy of the genus Cyperus.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyperaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs, commonly known as the sedge family.
- Sedge (n): A common name for grass-like plants in the family Cyperaceae, which includes the genus .
Synonyms
- Sedge genus: A descriptive synonym referring to its classification.
- Papyrus plant (for Cyperus papyrus): A specific common name for one well-known species within the genus.
Related Terms
- Rhizomatous (adj): Having rhizomes (horizontal underground stems). This is a key characteristic of many species.
- Cosmopolitan (adj): In botany, this describes a taxon with a wide, global distribution, as is the case with the genus .
Noun
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type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions
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