Cyperus amauropus

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A sedge. It has a short rhizome and sometimes 1-5 cm long stolons. The stems are 15-60 cm long by 1-2 mm wide. They are triangle shaped. The leaves are 25 cm long and 1-4 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in grassland savannah and in shallow soils over rocks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia

How it is used for food

The bulb like base of the stalk is eaten.

Edible parts

Bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Mariscus amauropus (Steud.) Cufod; and several others