American bulrush
Schoenoplectus americanus

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks.

There are about 60 Schoenoplectus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in salt marshes and mud flats.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Britain, Chile, Europe, North America, South America, St. Kitts and Nevis, USA

How it is used for food

The roots and tender shoots are used as food. The roots are eaten raw, boiled, baked or roasted. They are also pounded into flour.

Edible parts

Pollen, root, seeds, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Heleophylax americanus (Pers.) Schinz & Thell.; Schoenoplectus chilensis (Nees & Meyen) Sojak; Schoenoplectus olneyi (A. Gray) Palla; Scirpus americanus Pers.; Scirpus chilensis Nees & Meyen; Scirpus novae-zealandiae Colenso; Scirpus olneyi A. Gray;