Mariscus dregeanus
Kunth.
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Description
A sedge in the Cyperaceae family with edible roots.
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Edible Uses
The roots are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The roots are boiled and eaten.
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Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Eswatini, India, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 403
- Swaziland's Flora Database http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora
