CYPERACEAE

Cyperus odoratus

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habit - herbaceous with linear leaves arranged almost basally stem and inflorescence - notice the "edges" of the stem (culm) which is triangular in cross-section
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inflorescence showing bracts radiating out in all directions inflorescence closeup - the spikelets scales are arranged in two rows along the rachis