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Cyperus textilis

Species of grass-like plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cyperus textilis
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Cyperus textilis[1] (flat sedge, basket grass, umbrella sedge, mat sedge) is a sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is endemic to southern parts of South Africa where it grows near rivers and other water reservoirs.

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Cyperus textilis is used to make baskets, sleeping mats, rolled twine and other woven articles.

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Cyperus textilis can grow to be 1 to 3 meters tall. It forms clumps like other Cyperus species and is similar to the commonly kept plant C. alternifolius.

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