Scleria ciliaris
Nees
Nutrush
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScleria ciliaris, the nutrush, is a tropical perennial plant in the sedge family Cyperaceae. It is often found in moist sites in Australia, Malesia, Indo-China and Oceania.
Description
A sedge. It has a smooth stout stem. It is 3 sided. It grows 70-100 cm tall. The base of the stems and the roots are purple. The leaves narrow abruptly at the tip. The flowers have 2 or 3 partial flower groups and one at the end/
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Indochina, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Scleria bancana Miq.and others
Also Known As
Gigipaya
References (2)
- Haberle, S., 2005, Ethnobotany of the Tari basin, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Palaeoworks Technical Paper 6.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
