Carex hirta
Family: Cyperaceae
What it is like
A sedge. These grow in clumps and have grass like leaves and solid stalks.
There are about 2000 Carex species. There are 200 species in tropical America.
Where it is found
It grows in damp and sandy places and in brackish swamps.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, New Zealand, North Africa, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, seeds