Fimbristylis tristachya var. subbispicata
(Ness. & May.) T. Koyama
Sedge, Pond onion
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Description
A temperate sedge of the Cyperaceae family with grass-like leaves and solid stalks that grow in clumps.
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Edible Uses
The roots and shoots are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The roots and shoots are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Korea,
Notes
There are about 300 Fimbristylis species. They are mostly in Asia and Australia.
Synonyms
Fimbristylis bispicata NeesFimbristylis gynophora C. B. ClarkeFimbristylis japonica Siebold & Zucc. ex Steud.Fimbristylis subbispicata Nees
References (2)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 42
- READ, 1946, (As Fimbristylis subspicata)
