| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Synonyms | C. tuberosus, C. hexastachyos, C. comosus, C. subcapitatus, Chlorocyperus rotundus |
| Local name | Se’ed |
| Habitat in Egypt | cultivated fields, orchards, gardens, moist ground, canals, roadsides, waste land |
| Distribution | tropical and subtropical regions |
