grasshopper's cyperus

Cyperus iria, commonly known as grasshopper's cyperus, is a sedge species with yellowish-red, fibrous roots. It is a widespread plant, often found in wet environments such as rice paddies. The species was first described in 1753 and is native to a range that includes regions in Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. It is commonly regarded as a weed in rice cultivation.