Taxon

Cyperus textilis

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Common name: Kooigoed, Matjiesgoed, Basket grass, Emezi grass, Mat sedge, Umbrella sedge, Imisi, Umuzi
Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge)
Distribution: South Africa
National red list: Least Concern
Comments: This is a decorative waterside plant that can also be used to weave baskets and sleeping mats or to make rolled twine. South African place names like Matjiesfontein and Matjiesrivier are derived from the presence of this plant.
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