Bolboschoenus maritimus subsp. paludosus
(A. Nelson) T. Koyama
Bayonet grass, Alakali bullrush
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Karlyn H. Lewis
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Karlyn H. Lewis
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Karlyn H. Lewis
Summary
Source: WikipediaBolboschoenus maritimus is a species of flowering plant from family Cyperaceae. Common names for this species include sea clubrush, cosmopolitan bulrush, alkali bulrush, saltmarsh bulrush, and bayonet grass. It is found in seaside wetland habitats over much of the world. It is widespread across much of temperate and subtropical Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America and various islands.
Description
A sedge in the Cyperaceae family that grows in clumps with grass-like leaves and solid stalks. It is a temperate plant found in flooded areas and salty soils.
Edible Uses
The rhizomes are eaten raw or made into flour for bread. The pollen is mixed with flour for bread. The nutlets are also edible.
Traditional Uses
Thr rhizomes are eaten raw or made into flour for bread. The pollen is mixed with flour for bread.
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Medicinal Uses
None mentioned.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in flooded areas and salty soils.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Hawaii, Mexico, North America, Pacific, South America, USA,
Synonyms
References (5)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 90
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 75
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Simpson, D. A. & Inglis, C. A., 2001, Cyperaceae of Economic, Ethnobotanical and Horticultural Importance: A checklist. Kew Bulletin Vol. 56, No. 2 (2001), pp. 257-360
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