Bizzibizzi, Razorgrass
Cyperus ligularis
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
An erect herb or sedge. It grows 30-90 cm tall. The stems are triangle shaped in cross section. The leaf edges are sharp.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in ditches and along riverbanks. In Guatemala it grows up to 1,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, Belize, Central America, Guam, Guatemala, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, North America, Panama, South America, Suriname, USA, Venezuela, West Indies
How it is used for food
The stem base is especially chewed by children.
Edible parts
Stem base
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bioro, Hakaru kura, Yente