Cyperus sanguinolentus
# Cyperus sanguinolentus

Cyperus sanguinolentus, the purple-glume flat sedge, is an erect sedge, solitary or tufted, growing from 5 to 80 cm tall. A widespread species, naturally found in many parts of Africa, India, Asia and Australasia. The specific epithet sanguinolentus is from Latin, and refers blood red colour of the seed.

