sedge family
Definition
Noun 1. A family of monocotyledonous plants: The sedge family is the common name for the botanical family Cyperaceae. This family consists of grass-like, herbaceous plants, often found in wet or marshy habitats worldwide. Members are characterized by solid, triangular stems, leaves arranged in three ranks, and small, inconspicuous flowers.
Usage Notes
- The term "sedge family" is used in botany, horticulture, ecology, and general nature description to categorize and discuss a specific group of plants.
- It functions as a singular, collective noun (e.g., ).
- It is often used with the definite article "the" when referring to the entire taxonomic group.
Examples
- General Reference:
- Botanical Description:
- Identification:
Advanced Usage
- "Members of the sedge family": A common phrasing to discuss individual species or types within the family.
- Papyrus and water chestnut are well-known members of the sedge family.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyperaceae (n): The formal, scientific Latin name for the sedge family.
- Sedge (n): A common name for individual plants belonging to the family.
- Bulrush; Papyrus; Cotton Grass; Chufa; Umbrella Plant (n): Specific examples of plants that are members of the sedge family.
Synonyms
- Family Cyperaceae: The direct scientific synonym.
Related Phrases
- "Sedges have edges": A common mnemonic phrase used to help distinguish sedges (with triangular, solid stems) from grasses (with round, hollow stems) and rushes (which are round).
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bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant
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