Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equiseptosida

subclas: Magnoliidae

Order: Poales

Family: Cyperaceae

Genus: Cyperus

Species: Iria

Description:  Cyperus iria, also known as rice flatsedge, is a tropical sedge that is a common weed in rice fields. It is a member of the sedge family, Cyperaceae.Stem: Triangular, smooth, and tufted.Leaves: Linear, flat, and scabrid on the margins.Inflorescence: A compound umbel with golden to yellowish-green spikelets.Fruit: A shiny, dark brown to black nut with three sides.Roots: Fibrous and yellowish-red

Uses: ts juice as a tonic to treat stomach aches in certain regions, and in some cultures, it has been used medicinally for conditions like rheumatism and fractures based on its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its primary use is as a subject of weed control due to its invasive nature in agricultural settings