Difference between revisions of "Sedge"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Any of several grasslike plants of the family Cyperaceae found in marshy areas of temperate zones. Sedge grasses have solid, triangular stems. They are used for mats, hats, basketry and papermaking. Examples are: bulrush, chufa, cotton grass, papyrus and umbrella plant. | + | Any of several grasslike plants of the family Cyperaceae found in marshy areas of temperate zones. Sedge grasses have solid, triangular stems. They are used for mats, hats, basketry and papermaking. Examples are: bulrush, chufa, cotton grass, [[papyrus]] and umbrella plant. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:55, 29 October 2020
Description
Any of several grasslike plants of the family Cyperaceae found in marshy areas of temperate zones. Sedge grasses have solid, triangular stems. They are used for mats, hats, basketry and papermaking. Examples are: bulrush, chufa, cotton grass, Papyrus and umbrella plant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
bulrush; chufa; cotton grass; papyrus; umbrella plant; papiro (Esp.)