七しち島とう藺い

noun

Shichito matgrass; Cyperus malaccensis

A species of sedge used for weaving mats and other traditional crafts. The name refers to the Izu Islands (七島), where it was historically cultivated.

• 七しち島とう藺いは畳たたみ表おもての材ざい料りょうとして使つかわれてきた。

  Shichito matgrass has been used as a material for tatami facing.