Fimbristylis eremophila

Latz.

Fringe rush

Cyperaceae Edible: Seeds

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Fimbristylis eremophila is a sedge of the family Cyperaceae that is native to Australia. The perennial grass-like or herb sedge typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.3 metres (0.33 to 0.98 ft) and has a tufted habit. It blooms between January and April and produces red-brown flowers. In Western Australia it is found on sandy plains and along creeks and streams in the Pilbara and Goldfields regions where it grows in red sandy soils.

Description

A sedge that grows in tufts. It develops underground stems or rhizomes. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 10-30 cm high. The flowers are red and brown.

Edible Uses

The seeds are eaten.

Distribution

It grows in sandy soils and creek beds. It grows in tropical arid places.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

There are about 200-300 Fimbristylis species. They are mostly in Asia and Australia.

References (4)

Cancilla, D., 2018, Ethnobotanical and Ethnozoological Values Desktop Assessment - Eliwana Project. p 39
Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 189
Latz, P.K., 1996, Bushfires and Bushtucker: Aboriginal plant use in Central Australia. IAD Press Alice Springs p 198
Paczkowska, G. & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 48