Plants and their ways in South Africa . Fig. 219.—Flower of Cyperus,with the parts separated. in the axils of glumes ; perianth of bristles, hairs, or none, Classification of Plants 245 in spikelets. Stamens 3 ; anthers basifixed, 2 - celled; ovaryI-celled ; fruit an achene. Cyperus.—Glumes in two ranks. C. textilis, Thunb. (Mat-jesgoed), is used for thatching and baskets. The tubers of Cesculentus, Drege., are eaten by natives of the north.

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