Actinoscirpus grossus var. kysoor

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. It is a herb up to 2 m tall. It has long runners with tubers at the end.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Himalayas,India, Malaysia, Pakistan, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Tubers, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhynochospora kysoor (Roxb.) A. Dietr.; Scirpus grossus f. kysoor (Roxb.) Beetle; Scirpus kysoor Roxb.; Scirpus kysoor L. f.;