Cyperus edulis
Dtr.
Cyperaceae Edible: Tubers, Root
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Description
A sedge that grows in clumps with grass-like leaves and solid stalks, found in tropical regions. It produces edible tubers and roots.
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Edible Uses
The tubers and roots are eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Angola, Central Africa,
Notes
There are 550 Cyperus species.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 74
