Scirpoides

Description

The genus Scirpoides is in the family Cyperaceae in the major group Angiosperms (Flowering plants). They are perennial plants, which reach a size of more than 1 m in height. Short rhizome, which emits shoots. Stems of 0.5-5 mm in diameter, cylindrical. Basal leaves The inflorescence is a pseudolateral multiple spike from 1 to more than 100 globose heads of congested spikes. Spines of 1.5-4 x 1-2 mm, ovoid, with 10-30 glumes arranged in a spiral. Bisexual flowers, perianth bristles 0, 3 stamens, stigmas 3. Nucleus 1-1.5 mm, trigone, plano-convex.