Galingale

Cyperus longus L.

Cyperus longus L., commonly known as Galingale, is a species of sedge in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to various regions including Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, and several other islands, as well as parts of Europe and globally. The species was first described in 1753.

Description

Cyperus longus is a sedge species found in multiple regions across Europe and globally. It is commonly referred to as Galingale in English and is also known by other names such as sweet cyperus and water rush in different regions. The plant is part of the Cyperaceae family and was first published in 1753 by Linnaeus.

Other common names

GalingaleSweet Cyperussweet galingale

Distribution

Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Graciosa Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Porto Santo island · IE · DK · Belgium · SE · IN · Global · JP · Afghanistan · Albania · Algeria · Angola · Austria · Azores · Baleares · Bangladesh · Benin