Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equiseptosida

subclas: Magnoliidae

Order: Poales

Family: Cyperacea

Genus: Cyperus

Species: rotundus

Description:  Cyperus rotundus, or Purple Nutsedge, is a perennial, glossy-green, grass-like Eurasian sedge or weed with an erect triangular stem branching into three stems of purple, antenna-like seedpods. Plants die back to the ground in fall, with new shoots emerging in spring from underground tubers.

Uses:   The roots and rhizomes of Cyperus rotundus are used for medicinal purposes, such as reducing inflammation and fever or relieving pain. They contain chemicals such as saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and fatty oils. In traditional medicine, Cyperus rotundus is used to treat a variety of conditions, including diarrhea, diabetes, inflammation, malaria, and stomach and bowel disorders.