Cyperus rotundus L.

Examined for
Cat. Micron. i*pLANTS 0F THE MARIANAS ISLANDS
ROTA
Cyperus rotund.ua 1».
DetVet. V. Jti. Fosberg
Locality Rota (Sonson) and vicinity
Habitat ruined town-site, open weedy ground with cultivated plants
persisting. Dense patch in old cultivated ground.
Date June 19-23,1946 Altitude 1-10 m. (estimated)
Coll. F. R. Fosberg No. 24946
Remarks Roots bearing tubers, "humat&c” tubers
chewed for toothache.
U.S.C.C. Economic Survey of Micronesia
04330503