Species Cyperus esculentus
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Cyperus:
La. cuperos, Gk. kypeiros = sedge or rush. The genus name for rush or sedge.
Etymology of esculentus:
From the Latin esculenta meaning 'edible'
Scientific name:
Cyperus esculentus L.
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Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 45. 1: 45 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Tuberous perennial. Glumes yellow-brown. Dec.--Feb. Disturbed places, NW, SW, SE (widespread weed of cultivation).
Observations of Taxon
Cyperus esculentus
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Cyperus esculentus
Name of observer:
Braam van Wyk and Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Cyperus esculentus
Name of observer:
Braam van Wyk and Sasa Malan (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Cyperus esculentus
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
07/12/2016 - 9:37am
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