About Nutgrass
Nutgrass (Cyperus stoloniferus) is a herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family (Sedge family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 3-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, achene fruit. It is typically found in banks of streams. It occurs across Australia, India, Sri lanka, China, Mauritius, Malaysia, Madagascar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyperus stoloniferus
- Genus
- Cyperus
- Family
- CYPERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Banks of streams
- Distribution
- Australia, India, Sri lanka, China, Mauritius, Malaysia, Madagascar
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-December
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Botanical family
Cyperaceae
Sedge family
Nutgrass belongs to the Cyperaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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