Cyperus arenarius

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Cyperus arenarius
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Cyperus
Species:
C. arenarius
Binomial name
Cyperus arenarius

Cyperus arenarius is a species of sedge that is native to parts of Asia and the Middle East. [1]

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References

  1. "Cyperus arenarius Retz". Kew Science – Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 5 February 2022.